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Halv vs HarnessUp

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Halv compared with HarnessUp
DetailHalv logo HalvHarnessUp logo HarnessUp
What it doesMulti-model desktop workspace with cost optimization through agent routing Up to 3x more work with the same tokens on Claude Code and Codex
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingDesktop app: Free and open source (Apache 2.0). Halv Cloud: US$10 per month. Basic FREE: always free with measurement and monitoring tools. Pró: US$9/month with 7 days free trial, includes Delta Read, Code Finder, Terminal Guide, Stop Loss, Budget Cap, and Git Admin. Ultra: US$12/month with 7 days free trial, adds Cheap Swarm and security features. GIGA UNLIMITED: US$27/mont
Key features
  • JEV agent routing for automatic model and reasoning selection
  • Support for Claude Code, Codex, Kimi, and GLM models
  • Synced savings dashboard
  • History across machines
  • Automatic account rotation
  • Code navigation via Crux
  • Command output filtering via RTK
  • Model context processing via Headroom
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, Linux
  • Deep Scan: measures token consumption by analyzing conversation history
  • Smart Compress: compresses requests without calling the model
  • Delta Read: reduces rereading of context across turns
  • Cheap Swarm: routes lightweight tasks to cheaper models with 26 task classes
  • Secret Lock: masks passwords and keys before they enter conversations
  • Code Deck: 4 concurrent agent slots with 17+ CLI options
  • KanBan Sync: automatic task board synced with agent planning
  • HarnessUp Flow: create agentic workflows on infinite canvas
  • Board: infinite canvas for notes, images, and columns
  • Stop Loss: budget cap to prevent exceeding spending limits
What makes it different
  • 57.1% lower recorded model costs compared to vanilla Codex on benchmark runs
  • Free and open source desktop app under Apache 2.0 license
  • Agent routing included with Halv Cloud at no additional fee
  • Single workspace for multiple AI coding models
  • Matched vanilla Codex pass rates with lower cost
  • Measures token waste with your own data before charging anything
  • Reverses AI damage with one button undo functionality
  • No login required to start measuring token usage
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)18 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)570

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