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NativeCode vs HarnessUp

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NativeCode compared with HarnessUp
DetailNativeCode logo NativeCodeHarnessUp logo HarnessUp
What it doesA free local-first AI coding IDE for macOS and Windows Up to 3x more work with the same tokens on Claude Code and Codex
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given BR
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Complete privacy with local models and zero telemetry
  • Private local-first alternative to Cursor
  • Any model support via Ollama or OpenAI-compatible servers
  • 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)2 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)40
Referring domains (Majestic)70

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