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Jern Cloud vs fabPlane

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Jern Cloud compared with fabPlane
DetailJern Cloud logo Jern CloudfabPlane logo fabPlane
What it doesCloud coding agent for GitHub that runs your tests before and after, and opens pull requests with receipts Design PCBs with an agent that works in KiCad
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree trial: 30 days with $5 of inference included, no card required. Paid: $19 per workspace per month (billed after trial ends). Not given
Key features
  • Runs tests before and after changes
  • Detailed receipts showing what changed and cost
  • Scheduled campaigns with budget caps and safety limits
  • No setup required, no API keys to start
  • Supports Python, Node, .NET, and Java
  • Network proxy blocks private addresses
  • Policy enforcement with configurable access
  • AI agent drafts schematics and board layouts based on text descriptions
  • Review changes as diffs before applying to your project
  • Works directly on KiCad .kicad_pro files with no conversion needed
  • Catalog of open hardware projects to explore and edit
  • Manufacturing checks and ordering integration
  • 3D board preview and visualization
  • Browser-based project exploration without desktop app
  • MCP server support for Claude Code and Codex
  • Autorouter and design rule checker integration
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows and Linux
What makes it different
  • Transparent receipts with provider request IDs instead of vendor black boxes
  • Open source runtime that runs the same agent locally
  • Use your own provider key with metered usage
  • Never merges—you control all pull request acceptance
  • AI agent works inside real KiCad, not screenshots, with every change reviewable as a diff
  • Completely free to download and use with no conversion or lock-in of your files
  • Catalog of open hardware designs ready to build or fork
  • Integrated manufacturing workflow from design review to order
  • Works with existing KiCad projects without requiring reimport
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +1 (up) since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)80
Citation Flow (Majestic)1421
Referring domains (Majestic)1617

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