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Code Meter vs Portlivo

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Code Meter compared with Portlivo
DetailCode Meter logo Code MeterPortlivo logo Portlivo
What it doesNot given Mac menu bar app for viewing and managing local dev servers and ports
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree download from Mac App Store with free trial. Pro access available as one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial for 7 days. After trial: $8.99 USD one-time for 1 Mac (early-bird pricing, normally $19.99), $39.99 USD for 3 Macs, $59.99 USD for 5 Macs. One-time purchase with free updates, no subscription.
Key features
  • Monitor usage, balances, and credits from 14 AI providers
  • Menu bar app displaying provider information
  • Provider dashboard
  • Usage history tracking
  • Widgets and alerts
  • Credentials stored in Mac Keychain
  • Direct HTTPS connection to provider APIs
  • Local data storage on Mac
  • Menu bar display of all listening ports and processes
  • Kill, restart, and manage dev servers from the menu bar
  • Live health checks with HTTP status indicators and response times
  • Live website previews and screenshots of dev servers
  • Live log streaming and tail capabilities
  • Project stacks to start multiple servers together
  • QR code sharing and public HTTPS sharing via cloudflared or ngrok
  • devports CLI for Terminal and Raycast access
  • CPU and memory monitoring per server
What makes it different
  • No data sent to external servers - credentials secured in Mac Keychain
  • Supports 14 different AI providers in one interface
  • See limits and history from the macOS menu bar
  • Simple setup in 3 seconds
  • Native SwiftUI app optimized for Mac menu bar with no Electron overhead
  • Complete local privacy with no account, no analytics, and no data collection
  • One-time purchase with free updates instead of subscription model
  • Recognizes and integrates with major development frameworks and tools
  • Keyboard-first interface designed for developer efficiency
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)3 −1 (down) since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)1821
Referring domains (Majestic)1613

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