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Telos vs Layerwise

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Telos compared with Layerwise
DetailTelos logo TelosLayerwise logo Layerwise
What it doesA cloud platform to build, run, and evolve software from declarative goals AI app builder for full-stack web apps on your computer
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStarter: $0/mo + usage-based billing with one-time $50 usage credit (limited availability). Pro: $99/workspace/mo + usage-based billing. Enterprise: Custom pricing. Usage-based billing covers managed inference, compute, and storage. Inference options include telos/default (balanced), telos/max (fron Free plan with $5 monthly credits, Pro at $15/month with $15 credits, Business at $30/month with $30 credits, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Monthly or annual billing available for paid plans.
Key features
  • Persistent goal specifications as source of truth
  • Code treated as invisible compiled artifacts
  • Multiple inference provider options
  • Goal versioning and tracking
  • Role-based access control in Pro plan
  • Snapshots and rollbacks for Pro plan
  • Independent verifier agent checks implementation against goals
  • AI-powered code generation with live preview
  • Support for multiple AI models including Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Kimi
  • Integrated database with search, filter, and edit capabilities without SQL
  • File storage for images, videos, and documents
  • Built-in authentication with email sign-in and password reset
  • Transactional email sending from your app
  • Analytics with traffic and visitor insights
  • Real-time logs for backend request inspection
  • Custom domain deployment and release management
  • Build with your own ChatGPT or Claude plan via Codex or Claude Code
What makes it different
  • Declarative goal-first approach eliminates the need to read and maintain generated code
  • Collapses development, testing, and production into one unified environment
  • Enables tailor-made software with the simplicity of managed services
  • Goal persists as requirements change with independent verification
  • Local development with real files on your computer that you control
  • All-in-one platform with database, storage, auth, email, and hosting integrated
  • Use your own AI subscription instead of credits with Codex or Claude Code
  • Run by a single founder focused on craft and iteration
  • Independent product designed for conversational app building workflow
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)24
Citation Flow (Majestic)2225
Referring domains (Majestic)4215

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