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Codebase vs Helix

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Codebase compared with Helix
DetailCodebase logo CodebaseHelix logo Helix
What it doesBuild anything. Own everything. Describe an app, watch the AI build it live, then download the source. The founder studio that runs long after launch
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given AE
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan with 1,000 credits/month; Indie $16/month with 2,000 credits; Builder $33/month with 8,000 credits; Pro $65/month with 25,000 credits. Credits never expire on paid tiers. 1 credit equals $0.001 at each model's retail rate. Free: 10,000 credits one time, 500 MB storage, Haiku & Sonnet models, core canvas features, 5 AI conversations per day. Starter: $16/mo, 25,000 credits/mo, 5 GB storage, all AI models, API & MCP access, basic analytics, custom PDF exports. Professional: $39/mo, 75,000 credits/mo, 25 GB storage, ever
Key features
  • Live preview showing every file and change in real-time
  • Conversational edits using plain English commands
  • Support for multiple tech stacks including React, Vue, Svelte, and TypeScript
  • Code never used for model training, prompts stay private
  • Download full source code or deploy directly when ready
  • Choice of open-weight models including MiniMax, Kimi, and MiMo
  • One-click deploy for paid plans
  • Build onchain apps with Base blockchain integration
  • Voice input for app descriptions
  • Community gallery with templates and project remixing
  • Integration with existing tools (marketing, analytics, community, development platforms)
  • AI-powered research and planning
  • Unified canvas for plans, docs, metrics, and decisions
  • MCP server integration with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
  • API and MCP access
  • Scheduled syncs
  • Multiple AI model support (Claude, GPT, Haiku, Sonnet)
  • Custom PDF exports
  • Credit rollover capability
What makes it different
  • No vendor lock-in: download source code and run it anywhere
  • Use open-weight models instead of proprietary frontier models
  • Code never trained on by AI models for privacy and security
  • Real-time live preview and agentic build loop for fast iteration
  • First build free with no credit card required
  • Runs continuously after launch, not just at planning stage
  • Integrated canvas connects all business tools and data in one view
  • AI actively participates in building alongside you
  • Credits-based pricing scales with how far your business runs
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2013
Referring domains (Majestic)68

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