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NativeCode vs Shortcut

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NativeCode compared with Shortcut
DetailNativeCode logo NativeCodeShortcut logo Shortcut
What it doesA free local-first AI coding IDE for macOS and Windows AI agent for Excel automation and financial modeling
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan with 20 weekly credits. Pro plan: $100/month (billed annually; credits refresh monthly, save $300/year). Teams: $320/month + $100 per seat/month (billed annually). Enterprise: Custom pricing. Individual credits: 1,000 monthly plan credits with Pro. Teams pooled credits: 1,000 monthly team
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
  • Natural language Excel commands
  • Automatic formula generation
  • LBO model building
  • DCF and 3-statement model creation
  • Excel add-in integration
  • Existing file automation
  • CLI interface for workflows
  • Data tracing to source files
  • Error checking and validation
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
  • Saves 10-15 hours per week on financial reporting tasks
  • Reduces manual work by up to 70%
  • Costs 38% less than Claude for Excel
  • 76% accuracy on real-world finance tasks
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 check44 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)013
Citation Flow (Majestic)437
Referring domains (Majestic)7413

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