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The Hexagrams vs BenchSelf

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The Hexagrams compared with BenchSelf
DetailThe Hexagrams logo The HexagramsBenchSelf logo BenchSelf
What it doesCast I Ching hexagrams online with AI readings and BaZi birth charts Measure your reaction time and see where you rank against everyone else on the same device
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Pricing modelNot given Free
PricingFree I Ching casting and BaZi chart generation. Paid readings: $4.99 for one I Ching deep reading, $4.99 to unlock one BaZi chart section, $29.99 for BaZi All Access (all seven sections). One-time payments in USD, no subscription. Not given
Key features
  • AI-generated line-by-line hexagram interpretations
  • Moving lines showing changed hexagrams and future direction
  • Month-by-month yearly forecast based on birth data
  • All 64 hexagrams with Legge public-domain translation reference
  • Locally computed charts with no data subscription
  • Reaction time measurement with five trials and median scoring
  • Device-specific percentile ranking (mouse, trackpad, touchscreen)
  • Exportable score history stored in your browser
  • Embeddable tests for third-party websites
  • Anonymous population distribution comparison without tracking
What makes it different
  • Traditional three-coin method with correct probability distribution matching centuries-old practice
  • Grounded in classical scholarship using public-domain James Legge translation
  • Deterministic calculation engine with transparent methodology
  • Device-specific rankings that account for hardware differences like screen refresh rate and input latency
  • No accounts, no tracking, and no third-party scripts or advertising
  • Transparent methodology with published reference data sources and clear limitations
  • Fully embeddable tests with no installation or sign-up required
  • Median scoring from multiple trials to reduce noise and account for natural variability
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)Not checked yet no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)82
Citation Flow (Majestic)2222
Referring domains (Majestic)99

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