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Backbencher vs modelmile

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Backbencher compared with modelmile
DetailBackbencher logo Backbenchermodelmile logo modelmile
What it doesLocal code intelligence that shows its evidence Claude Code plugin that automatically selects the optimal model and effort level for each message to reduce costs
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan: 22 messages. Starter: $6/month for 150 messages (4¢ per message). Pro: $19/month for 1,200 messages (1.58¢ per message). Team Finance: $49/month for 3,500 messages (1.40¢ per message). Max XL: $99/month for 8,000 messages (1.24¢ per message). Top-ups: $0.01 per message with subscription (
Key features
  • Supports 50 languages with 53 registry IDs
  • 16 SQLite tables for symbols, source bounds, imports and relationships
  • 16 MCP agent tools for code analysis
  • AST-based code indexing
  • Incremental re-indexing with automatic freshness tracking
  • Call-graph analysis
  • Respects .gitignore and .bbignore files
  • Shows file, line and evidence for every answer
  • Local storage with no cloud required
  • Optional embedding provider integration for semantic search
  • Automatic model and effort selection based on task type
  • Local analysis with no data sent to servers
  • Local log showing all decisions with reasons
  • Pause and resume commands for manual control
  • View plugin state and decision history with commands
What makes it different
  • Every answer includes file location, line number and the relationship walked to get there
  • Fully local operation with no cloud requirements
  • Open source under MIT license
  • Free to use with no paid plans or cost
  • Reduces Claude Code bill by 65% without changing how you work
  • Haiku costs forty times less than Opus for the same quality
  • Every decision is recorded and auditable in a local log
  • Respects manual model choices and gives full user control
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
Referring domains (Majestic)00

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