Skip to main content

Built by makers, shipped in public

Sign in

CodeHerd vs Exody

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

CodeHerd compared with Exody
DetailCodeHerd logo CodeHerdExody logo Exody
What it doesRun your AI coding agents side by side Autonomous coding agent for Mac with multi-model AI router, design studio, and desktop assistant
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB IL
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: up to 3 sessions, unlimited projects, Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Muse Code and custom commands, draggable panes, git worktrees, in-app browser, notifications. Pro: £10/month or £96/year (save £20%), includes everything in Free plus unlimited sessions, Herd HQ, voice dictatio 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
  • Run multiple CLI agents in parallel panes side by side
  • Git worktree support with automatic branch management per agent
  • Keyboard-first interface with customizable layouts
  • Voice dictation transcribed on your Mac
  • Page annotation and attachment to prompts
  • iOS Simulator integration
  • Automatic layout and session restoration on relaunch
  • 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
  • Bring your own subscriptions with no API keys or credentials stored
  • No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud required
  • Works offline for 7 days after last licence check
  • One Pro licence works on up to 3 Macs simultaneously
  • 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 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
Referring domains (Majestic)01

6 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to CodeHerd More alternatives to Exody

Ask us