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Portlivo vs eryx

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Portlivo compared with eryx
DetailPortlivo logo Portlivoeryx logo eryx
What it doesMac menu bar app for viewing and managing local dev servers and ports WebAssembly sandbox for running untrusted Python safely
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Open source
PricingFree 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. Not given
Key features
  • 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
  • Full CPython 3.14 with standard library
  • Async callbacks from sandboxed code
  • No filesystem or network unless allowed
  • Fast startup in 1–5 milliseconds
  • Embed from Python, JavaScript or Rust
  • MCP server support
  • gRPC server deployment
  • Hosted execution over HTTP and WebSocket
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Full CPython 3.14 running in WebAssembly
  • Async callbacks between sandbox and host
  • Extremely fast sandbox startup
  • Works as MCP server for AI agents
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)8 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)216
Referring domains (Majestic)132

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