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SkeletIQ vs Reika

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SkeletIQ compared with Reika
DetailSkeletIQ logo SkeletIQReika logo Reika
What it doesThe architecture layer for AI coding agents A coding agent CLI for local and hosted models
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: $0/month with 100 credits/month, 3 projects, 51 templates, watermarked exports. Pro: $14.99/month with 1,500 credits/month, unlimited projects, full version history, PDF reports, unmarked exports. Enterprise: custom pricing, contact sales. Not given
Key features
  • AI architecture generation from natural language prompts
  • Interactive visual canvas for architecture design
  • Rule-based architecture critique with recomputable findings
  • MCP protocol integration with Claude Code and other agents
  • Multi-format export: PNG, SVG, JSON, YAML, Markdown, Mermaid, PDF
  • C4 and Mermaid diagram generation
  • Deterministic build order generation
  • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support for custom models
  • Context discipline with prompt cache preservation
  • Loop breaking detection and prevention
  • Code verification with TypeScript typechecking
  • Multiple work modes: plan, test-and-review, window, chat
  • Kernel sandbox for shell commands on macOS
  • Works with local and hosted models
  • No telemetry
What makes it different
  • Hands architecture specs to AI agents over MCP protocol, not static diagrams
  • Architecture checks are recomputable and traced to components
  • Deterministic build order and drift detection with no model in the middle
  • Every architectural component priced in real-time
  • Compliance checking and architecture critique in one tool
  • Designed specifically for small local models to reduce context waste and work efficiently
  • Fails gracefully and communicates when stuck instead of spiraling
  • Completely free and open source with no commercial edition or license key required
  • Transparent and measured approach with A/B testing and published results
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)6 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)2119
Referring domains (Majestic)2514

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