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TaglineRun any open-source AI model with an API call.Terminal-based AI pair programmer. Git-aware, model-flexible.Google's video model. Baked into Gemini + YouTube Shorts.AI features baked into the design tool you already use.
CategoryDev PlatformCodingVideoDesign
PricingPay per second of computeFree (open source) + whatever API you useIncluded with Gemini Advanced $20/mo + YouTube creator toolsIncluded with Figma plans
Best forDevelopers using open-source models (Flux, SDXL, Whisper, etc).Developers who want open-source tooling with full control.Gemini Advanced users, YouTube Shorts creators.Designers already on Figma.
Strengths
  • Tens of thousands of models (image, video, audio, LLMs)
  • One-line API for any model
  • Cog framework for custom model deploy
  • Works in any terminal
  • Auto-commits changes with meaningful messages
  • Works with any model (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Minimal learning curve
  • Included with Gemini Advanced
  • YouTube Shorts native integration
  • Strong prompt understanding
  • First drafts with Make Designs
  • Rename/rearrange layers automatically
  • Natural language asset search
Weaknesses
  • Cold starts on less-popular models
  • Pricing gets real at scale
  • Terminal-only
  • Less agentic than Claude Code
  • Setup on Windows is fiddly
  • Still catching up on quality vs Kling/Runway
  • Less control than pros need
  • Features vary by plan + region
  • Still rolling out
Kai's verdictS-tier for open-source model APIs. The default in this space.A-tier. The right answer if you want open-source + terminal-native + model-agnostic.A-tier if you already pay Gemini. B-tier standalone.A-tier. No reason not to use it if you're on Figma. Not worth switching for.
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