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Code Meter vs Shellroute

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Code Meter compared with Shellroute
DetailCode Meter logo Code Meter Shellroute
What it doesNot given Run terminal commands through a proxy with session-scoped routing from 120+ countries
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree download from Mac App Store with free trial. Pro access available as one-time lifetime purchase. Free with your own proxy. Built-in routes: $3 per GB for residential IPs, $1 per GB for datacenter IPs. New accounts start with $1 free credit, no card required. No monthly fees, no minimum spend, no contracts.
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
  • Interactive shell mode for maintaining country connection across multiple commands
  • Single command execution through proxy with shellroute run
  • Support for 120+ countries and cities
  • Residential and datacenter proxy options
  • Session-scoped isolation keeping other apps on normal connection
  • IP rotation support within active sessions
  • SOCKS5 and HTTP/HTTPS proxy support
  • Bandwidth metering and usage tracking
  • Kill switch protection and auto-reconnect
  • CLI and API access
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
  • No subscription model: pay only per GB used with no contracts or minimum spend
  • Bring your own proxy or use built-in routes without signup requirements
  • One-command country selection instead of VPN or per-tool proxy configuration
  • Isolated proxy sessions keeping other terminals and apps unaffected
  • Open-source CLI tool designed for developer workflows in the terminal
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 check17 +17 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)32
Citation Flow (Majestic)1821
Referring domains (Majestic)166

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