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NativeCode vs Brain Scanner

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NativeCode compared with Brain Scanner
DetailNativeCode logo NativeCode Brain Scanner
What it doesA free local-first AI coding IDE for macOS and Windows Review and pivot your AI coding agent in one place
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Free plan with 900 free credits for new users. Contact for more usage credits or Founders plan details.
Key features
  • Monaco code editor with VS Code-inspired workspace
  • Local AI inference via Ollama or LM Studio
  • OpenAI-compatible server support
  • Plan mode with approval flow for write operations
  • Vision and reasoning model support
  • Integrated terminal with shell command execution
  • 7.11 MB download using system WebView
  • Project memory and skills for context management
  • Web search and guarded page fetching
  • 100% local by default with zero telemetry
  • Session reviews with agent summaries, decisions, checks, blockers and file diffs
  • Project graph showing files, symbols and subsystems in one connected view
  • Change review with recorded updates and before-and-after details
  • Session context keeping goal, work and outcome connected
  • File browser with mapped folders and file details
  • Queued tasks scoped by type and source
  • Implementation estimates with evidence range and confidence
  • MCP integration with Claude Code and Codex
What makes it different
  • Complete privacy with local models and zero telemetry
  • Private local-first alternative to Cursor
  • Any model support via Ollama or OpenAI-compatible servers
  • Decision trail keeps context in one place instead of scattered in chat scrollback
  • Review agent changes and make notes without retyping recaps
  • Connected project graph shows how work fits together
  • Session recovery brings all context to the next session
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 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)413
Referring domains (Majestic)718

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