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TaglineOne API, every model. Pay-as-you-go, no subscriptions.Open-source VS Code agent. Reads + writes + runs.Spreadsheets with AI + live integrations baked in.AI search done right. Cited answers, not chat theater.
CategoryDev PlatformCodingDataResearch
PricingPay per token — model-dependentFree (open source) + your API costsFree + $19-$89/user/moFree + $20/mo Pro
Best forDevelopers experimenting across models. Apps that want fallback logic.VS Code users who want agentic coding without changing IDEs.Ops teams, marketers, anyone building dashboards from multiple sources.Replacing Google for any question where you want a cited answer in seconds.
Strengths
  • 300+ models from one endpoint
  • Automatic fallbacks between providers
  • No subscription — just pay what you use
  • Free extension for VS Code
  • Plan + Act modes
  • Model-agnostic (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Sees terminal output and iterates
  • Pull live data from Stripe, Slack, Google Analytics, etc.
  • AI functions inside cells
  • Modern UX
  • Sources every claim
  • Fast, current answers
  • Pro Search runs multi-step research
  • Spaces for persistent context
Weaknesses
  • Slight markup over direct API
  • Some provider features not exposed
  • Can burn tokens fast if not watched
  • Less polished than Cursor
  • Not a full Excel replacement for heavy users
  • Integrations best on paid tiers
  • Not a general chatbot
  • Answers can be shallow on complex topics
Kai's verdictS-tier for model-shopping. I use this for every prototype before committing.A-tier. Best free agentic option in VS Code. Use with Claude for best results.A-tier. The most interesting spreadsheet in years. Great for ops dashboards.S-tier for search. I use it before Google now. If you're still Googling everything, try this for a week.
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