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Telos vs Runner AI

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Telos compared with Runner AI
DetailTelos logo TelosRunner AI logo Runner AI
What it doesA cloud platform to build, run, and evolve software from declarative goals AI-powered e-commerce store builder that designs, builds, and launches your complete storefront in minutes
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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 150 credits and basic store building; Plus $25/month with 1,000 monthly credits and published store; Pro $49/month with 2,500 monthly credits and AI-powered marketing; Max $159/month with 10,000 monthly credits and multi-store support. Runner fee per sale: Free 3.5%, Plus 2%, Pro 1.5%
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 store builder that generates complete storefronts from text descriptions
  • AI marketing agents for ads, email, and conversion optimization running 24/7
  • Automated A/B testing and performance optimization
  • Multi-language support and localized markets
  • Real-time analytics and performance tracking
  • Dropshipping integration with CJ Dropshipping and AliExpress
  • Creative Studio for AI-generated product images and videos
  • SEO and AI search visibility optimization
  • Integration with 900+ tools including Stripe, TikTok, and Shopify
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
  • Complete business automation from store creation through daily operations with AI agents handling ads, email, CRO, SEO, and analytics
  • Unified data platform allowing AI to see entire business and compound improvements across all functions
  • Launch complete e-commerce store in minutes from single sentence description
  • Zero inventory dropshipping with automatic supplier integration and fulfillment
  • Built by team with experience from Gemini, DeepMind, and global e-commerce platforms
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check27 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)29
Citation Flow (Majestic)2233
Referring domains (Majestic)42262

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