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TonesMatch compared with Clixad
DetailTonesMatch logo TonesMatchClixad logo Clixad
What it doesAI guitar tone matcher built on real gear data, adapted to your specific equipment Free AI coding agent for your terminal with no API key or monthly subscription
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: Browse 13,000+ tones and see example matches with no account required. Tone Seeker: $6.99/mo or $34.99/yr (save 58%), includes 20 adaptations per month. Tone Master: $10.99/mo or $49.99/yr (save 62%), includes unlimited adaptations. Both paid plans include guitar and bass support, unlimited to 25,000 credits on signup. Five models (GPT-5 Nano, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, Claude Haiku 5.5, DeepSeek V4 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite) free daily up to 60,000 credits per account. Premium models cost credits. Earn credits via offerwall offers, daily streaks, rating answers (every 50th turn), inviting
Key features
  • 2,000+ guitars and 1,500+ amps profiled with real EQ ranges and control sets
  • 13,000+ researched tones with confidence scores
  • Adaptive AI that calibrates for pickup type, amp type, and cabinet voicing
  • Amp settings including gain, EQ, reverb, and presence controls
  • Full bass guitar and bass amp support with 150+ profiles
  • Free tone browsing and demo matching before paid subscription
  • Unlimited tone saves and gear preset storage
  • Community library with researched tone sources
  • Free access to five AI models daily (GPT-5 Nano, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, Claude Haiku 5.5, DeepSeek V4 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite) up to 60,000 credits per account per day
  • GitHub sign-in with no API keys needed
  • Reads and searches files, edits code, and runs commands with explicit user approval
  • Access to 13 models from five vendors on a single shared balance
  • Optional ads in terminal (can be disabled) shown in up to three marked locations
  • Earn credits through offerwall offers, daily streaks, rating answers, inviting others, and surveys
  • 25,000 signup bonus credits
  • User code and prompts never shared with advertisers
  • Premium models available (Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-6 Sol) via earned or purchased credits
  • No mandatory subscription or monthly renewals
What makes it different
  • Every recommended setting actually exists on your specific amp—no phantom controls or made-up channels
  • Gear-aware AI that accounts for differences between amp types, not generic settings for all users
  • Real-recording analysis and researched gear data, not AI hallucination
  • Works on your existing gear—no need to own the same equipment as the original artist
  • Completely free to start with 25,000 signup credits and five free models daily, no API key or credit card required
  • Access 13 AI models from five vendors (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, more) on one shared balance
  • Earn credits through optional offers and activities rather than paying subscription fees
  • Ad-supported model keeps free tier sustainable long-term without trial-to-paid conversions
  • All changes require explicit user approval via diff review before being applied
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)30 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)71
Citation Flow (Majestic)2528
Referring domains (Majestic)11255

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