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HARDER vs xtty

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HARDER compared with xtty
DetailHARDER logo HARDERxtty logo xtty
What it doesChallenges with photo proof, pre-written steps and a built-in comeback Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inPL Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan includes 5 personal challenges per month, 5 private challenges per month, 1 public challenge per month, 1 public with approval challenge per month, and 1 extra space. Premium plan costs $7.99 per month (or annual pricing available) and includes unlimited personal, private, and public chall Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • Pre-written daily steps for every challenge
  • Photo, text, or Apple Health proof verification
  • Automatic comeback system after missed days
  • 200+ ready-made challenges across multiple categories
  • Personal, private, or public challenge visibility
  • Offline functionality with sync
  • Space profiles and social community
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • Pre-written daily steps eliminate decision fatigue and executive function burden
  • Missing a day doesn't reset progress—you pick up where you stopped
  • Proof-based accountability that creates genuine evidence, not just checkboxes
  • Automatic health data verification eliminates manual proof entry
  • Join anytime without waiting for a challenge start date
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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)4 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)06
Citation Flow (Majestic)023
Referring domains (Majestic)012

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