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Rig vs Altseat

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Rig compared with Altseat
DetailRig logo RigAltseat logo Altseat
What it doesLocal development process manager for Mac and Windows with live logs, ports, and MCP integration for AI editors Run multiple Claude Code, Codex and Kimi Code accounts on one Mac with automatic usage tracking and handoff
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingHobby: free forever (1 Mesh machine, 5 GB relay per month). Pro: $15/month or $144/year (5 machines, 25 GB relay). Team: $25/seat/month or $240/year (10 machines per seat pooled, 75 GB relay per seat pooled). Agency: $149/month or $1,430/year with 3 seats included, extra seats $25/month. Extra machi Free for up to 2 accounts total across all three tools. Lifetime license USD 12 one-time (launch price through 30 November 2026, then USD 19), allowing up to 10 accounts per tool on one Mac. One payment, no subscription.
Key features
  • Unified live logs and port management
  • Local MCP hub with 95 scoped tools for Cursor, Claude, Codex, Windsurf, and VS Code
  • WordPress support with isolated MySQL and local HTTPS
  • Live Link previews for sharing on LAN QR or branded links
  • Multi-machine Continuity backups and encrypted cloud sync
  • Laravel and Valet integration
  • Menu bar usage display for Claude Code and Codex accounts
  • Automatic account switching when limits reached
  • Automatic handoff for Claude Code sessions
  • Shared settings and sessions across accounts
  • MCP server synchronization across Claude accounts
  • Support for up to 10 accounts per tool
  • Signed and notarized by Apple
  • In-app updates from the menu bar
  • 14-day refund guarantee
What makes it different
  • One unified control plane replacing separate tools for process management, logging, and port binding
  • Native MCP integration with AI editors eliminating the need for raw shell commands
  • Works alongside existing tools like Laravel Herd, Valet, and WordPress
  • Automatic handoff continues conversations seamlessly between accounts without interruption
  • Never handles passwords or refreshes tokens, keeping credentials secure
  • Only switches between processes, never changes login of running session
  • Real-time usage visibility for multiple Claude Code and Codex accounts in one place
  • One-time lifetime license with no subscription required
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)39 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)200
Citation Flow (Majestic)94
Referring domains (Majestic)291

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