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Citenook vs Exody

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Citenook compared with Exody
DetailCitenook logo CitenookExody logo Exody
What it doesPrivate AI for Mac that answers questions from your own files with exact source citations Autonomous coding agent for Mac with multi-model AI router, design studio, and desktop assistant
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN IL
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree for 30 days with all features. Then Standard $9.99/month or $79/year; Pro $19.99/month or $149/year; Pro+ $29.99/month or $229/year. Billed in US dollars. 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
  • Support for multiple file types including PDF, Word, Excel, text, Markdown, Apple Notes, Obsidian, web pages, YouTube and recordings
  • 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
  • Every answer shows the exact sentence and page number it came from
  • Works completely offline with no internet connection required
  • No account needed when using models on your Mac, no tracking or analytics
  • Preview exactly what will be sent to online AI services before it goes
  • 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)6 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)110
Referring domains (Majestic)11

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