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Rig vs nodeterm

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Rig compared with nodeterm
DetailRig logo Rignodeterm logo nodeterm
What it doesLocal development process manager for Mac and Windows with live logs, ports, and MCP integration for AI editors Run terminals and coding agents as live nodes on an infinite canvas
StageNot given MVP
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 base app; nodeterm Pro available with subscription on iOS; Desktop purchases via Stripe with one-time payment or invoice options available
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
  • Infinite canvas with pan and zoom
  • Live nodes for terminals and coding agents
  • Support for Claude, Codex and Gemini
  • Wire agents together to share context
  • Persistent tmux-backed sessions
  • On-device voice input with Whisper
  • Mobile pairing with E2E encryption
  • Project board view with live sessions as cards
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
  • Session persistence across reboots
  • Watch multiple agents working in parallel
  • Real-time status badges for agent activity
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 check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)204
Citation Flow (Majestic)931
Referring domains (Majestic)29121

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