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Chanto vs Exody

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Chanto compared with Exody
DetailChanto logo ChantoExody logo Exody
What it doesA fast, lean coding agent for your terminal Autonomous coding agent for Mac with multi-model AI router, design studio, and desktop assistant
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given IL
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingNot given Free with Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK); users provide their own API keys for Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, or local Ollama at zero markup
Key features
  • Starts in 13ms and uses only 17MB peak memory
  • Works with any model: local or hosted APIs
  • Reads Claude Code and Codex settings automatically
  • Background runs on separate branches
  • Verifies work by running project checks
  • Undo function to revert changes
  • Sandbox environment for safe command execution
  • Spend limits and usage tracking
  • MCP server support and plugins
  • Scheduled runs
  • Multi-model Smart Router (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, Ollama) with bring your own keys at zero markup
  • Autonomous code review with fresh reviewer verification before presenting diffs
  • Canvas-first Design Studio for websites, landing pages, 3D scenes and film
  • EXO desktop assistant that takes meetings, watches calendar, answers on iMessage
  • iPhone remote control for real-time agent control with WebRTC streams
  • Isolated worktrees keep your branch untouched until approval
  • iOS Simulator automation driven by the agent
  • Opt-in unrestricted model for security research, red teams, fiction, and medicine
  • Local-first architecture with zero telemetry
What makes it different
  • Fastest coding agent: 1.5ms CPU per turn vs 4.2-145ms for other agents
  • Lowest memory footprint at 17MB peak vs up to 960MB for competitors
  • Most efficient token usage on real tasks
  • Single 20MB portable binary requiring no installation
  • Wins 10 out of 12 blind code reviews compared to raw model APIs
  • Design Studio wins 6 out of 6 blind design tests against raw models
  • Bring your own keys across all providers at zero markup unlike Cursor and Windsurf
  • Local-first architecture with zero telemetry and private execution
  • Integrated iPhone companion for remote approval and monitoring
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)2 +2 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)80
Referring domains (Majestic)11

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