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Laradeck vs RetroFill

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Laradeck compared with RetroFill
Detail LaradeckRetroFill logo RetroFill
What it doesNative macOS control panel for Laravel development Fill your GitHub contribution graph with real, backdated commits
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingNot given Free: preview and first fill up to 7 days and 20 commits. Coffee: $5 USD one-time for one 365-day window. Time Machine: $12 USD one-time for every year since you joined. Autopilot: $3.99 USD per month or $29 USD per year for streak insurance with automatic commits on missed days.
Key features
  • Manage Sail and Docker Compose stacks with live output
  • Switch PHP versions and manage extensions
  • Install and pin Node versions per project
  • Create and manage local databases
  • Port conflict detection and resolution
  • Encrypted .env sharing on LAN
  • Folder Watch with nested commands
  • Integrated log viewer for all processes
  • Menu bar quick access and control
  • Project grouping and organization
  • Live preview on your real graph with no sign-in required
  • Realism engine with six personas and seeded rerolls
  • Manual painting with brushes 1–4
  • Gap-only mode to respect existing contributions
  • Text and pixel art mode on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • One-click undo that deletes the generated repository
  • Private repository support on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • Contribution Doctor preflight checks
  • Autopilot streak insurance with configurable commit frequency
  • Multi-repo spread up to three repositories on Time Machine and Autopilot
What makes it different
  • Orchestrates all Laravel processes in one native Mac app instead of juggling multiple terminals
  • Automatically detects project type and proposes processes without manual configuration
  • Free and open source with no vendor lock-in
  • Encrypted team .env sharing without cloud or Slack
  • Prevents port conflicts before processes fail to start
  • Real, inspectable commits with no hidden activity
  • Realistic patterns based on developer behavior modeling
  • Preview before payment on your real GitHub graph
  • Complete undo in one click with automatic account restoration
  • Timezone-aware commits with proper timestamp handling
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)37 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)913
Referring domains (Majestic)21

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