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Arcentry vs Helicon

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Arcentry compared with Helicon
Detail ArcentryHelicon logo Helicon
What it doesInteractive cloud diagrams Free, open-source desktop and web app for Meta's Muse Code CLI
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIE IN
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree plan with 3 architectures and 30 items per architecture. Standard plan at $9.90/month for unlimited architectures and items. Enterprise plan available for self-hosted deployment. Free, MIT licensed, no paid tier, no trial, no seats, no account. Runs on your existing Muse Code subscription.
Key features
  • 2D and 3D diagram design
  • Auto-generate from Terraform and CloudFormation
  • 700+ cloud and open-source components
  • REST API for programmatic updates
  • Real-time monitoring and metrics
  • Interactive embeds for sharing
  • Customizable components and colors
  • AI Chat for architecture description
  • Projects and sessions grouped by working directory and git worktrees
  • Resume sessions including those started in the terminal TUI
  • Inline diffs in the thread at the turn that produced them
  • Every agent approval surfaced and never bypassed
  • Cost tracking at published API rates per thread
  • Full keyboard navigation with command palette
  • File viewer with source, Markdown, image, video and PDF preview
  • Remote daemon support for running the agent on another machine
  • VS Code extension available
  • Native Windows support with PowerShell
What makes it different
  • Over 700 components for major cloud providers and open-source technologies in one canvas
  • Import infrastructure as code automatically or describe via AI Chat
  • Real-time API connection for live monitoring data
  • Embed interactive diagrams in documentation and dashboards
  • No additional cost or billing on top of existing Muse Code subscription
  • Credentials stay with the muse CLI, never stored by Helicon
  • Native Windows support without requiring WSL
  • MIT licensed open-source with no company behind it
  • Sessions and approvals never bypassed or batched
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)52 no change since last check11 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2314
Citation Flow (Majestic)3227
Referring domains (Majestic)32034

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