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DiffCue vs Citenook

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DiffCue compared with Citenook
DetailDiffCue logo DiffCueCitenook logo Citenook
What it doesCode review for uncommitted git changes before you commit Private AI for Mac that answers questions from your own files with exact source citations
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA IN
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing5 free reviews with no signup or credit card, then $4.99 once for unlimited use on up to 2 Macs. A review includes every AI summary, explanation, and chat message for one repo for one day. No subscription; 30-day refund policy. Free 1.x updates included. Free 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.
Key features
  • Hunk-by-hunk code explanation with AI
  • Interactive chat thread per hunk for follow-up questions
  • Side-by-side before and after view of changes
  • One-line AI summary for each file
  • Saved chat threads and explanations that persist between sessions
  • Support for OpenAI, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
  • API key stored securely in macOS Keychain
  • Works with code written by humans or AI agents
  • License works on up to 2 Macs
  • Support for multiple file types including PDF, Word, Excel, text, Markdown, Apple Notes, Obsidian, web pages, YouTube and recordings
What makes it different
  • One-time $4.99 purchase with no subscription or recurring fees
  • Free trial with 5 reviews and no signup or credit card required
  • Built specifically for reviewing uncommitted changes, not a general git client with chat attached
  • Your code never leaves your chosen AI provider, never sent to DiffCue
  • Interacts with AI agents from Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, and Windsurf
  • 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
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)8 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1211
Referring domains (Majestic)11

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