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Volume Shader BM vs Portlivo

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Volume Shader BM compared with Portlivo
DetailVolume Shader BM logo Volume Shader BMPortlivo logo Portlivo
What it doesFree browser-based GPU benchmark tool with WebGL 3D volume rendering Mac menu bar app for viewing and managing local dev servers and ports
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Free trial
PricingNot given 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
  • Real-time 3D volume shader effects with visual feedback
  • Measures average, minimum, maximum FPS and frame time
  • Works in any WebGL-enabled browser without installation
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Public leaderboards with fair GPU tier classification
  • Device-specific presets optimized for desktop and mobile
  • CSV export for benchmark results
  • Support for 19 languages
  • Interactive camera controls for visualization
  • 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 download or installation required—benchmark directly in your browser
  • Uses ray-marched 3D fractal workload for realistic GPU stress testing
  • Reports renderer backend, API version, and fallback reasons for transparent results
  • Fair competition leaderboards with GPU tier matching to prevent hardware dominance
  • Automated device detection adjusts presets appropriately for desktop or mobile
  • 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)11 +1 (up) since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)07
Citation Flow (Majestic)2421
Referring domains (Majestic)11713

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