The only AI-native IDE where you own your own code. Combine the power of 6 leading LLMs with a real Monaco editor, native terminal, and full local filesystem access.
We built BoothBit to solve the limitations of every AI coding tool on the market. Hover over any feature to see why it matters.
| Feature | </> BoothBit | Cursor | Replit | Bolt | Base44 | Windsurf | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Code Ownershipⓘ Your code remains yours. No cloud textareas that use your proprietary app logic as training data. | ✓100% Local Codebase | ✓Local | ✗Cloud first | ✗Ephemeral | ✗Cloud snippets | ✓Local | ✓Local |
AI Modelsⓘ Freedom to choose the best AI for the job. Avoid provider lock-in and leverage the exact strengths of different models. | ✓6 models (Gemini, Claude...) | ✓Multiple | ✗Single provider | ✓Multiple | ✗Single model | ✓Multiple | ✗Anthropic only |
IDE Engineⓘ The exact same underlying engine as VS Code, providing native syntax highlighting, bracket colorization, and multi-cursor support. | ✓Full Monaco (VS Code engine) | ✓VS Code fork | ✗Custom UI | ✗Basic editor | ✗No editor | ✓Custom UI | ✗CLI only |
Local File Accessⓘ An optional Electron native app for when you need full local filesystem access, enhanced performance, and a native terminal shell. | ✓Full Native Access (Mac/Win) | ✓Native | ✗Cloud only | ✗Browser only | ✗Browser only | ✓Native | ✓Native |
In-Browser Executionⓘ Execute real Node.js commands directly in your browser. Install packages and run dev servers instantly without leaving the tab. | ✓Yes (WebContainers) | ✗Desktop only | ✓Cloud VMs | ✓WebContainers | ✓Previews | ✗Desktop only | ✗Terminal only |
Database Studioⓘ Visual schema designer and data browser natively integrated. Supports Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite out of the box. | ✓Built-in Visual UI | ✗Requires extensions | ✓Postgres only | ✗None | ✗None | ✗Requires extensions | ✗None |
Deploymentsⓘ Deploy instantly to Cloudflare, Vercel, or Netlify with a single click. You choose your infrastructure. | ✓1-Click Multi-Cloud | ✗Manual CLI | ✗Replit Deploy only | ✗Stackblitz only | ✗Managed hosting only | ✗Manual CLI | ✗Manual CLI |
Mobile Tunnelsⓘ Tunnel your app directly to your phone via Booth Hub. Load, preview, and update your code on mobile hardware instantly. | ✓Hub Proxy & Sync | ✗None | ✓Replit App | ✗None | ✗None | ✗None | ✗None |
SSH Accessⓘ Connect your laptop directly to your BoothBit workspace environments via standard secure SSH tunnels seamlessly. | ✓Native SSH Server | ✓Integrated | ✗Cloud shell only | ✗None | ✗None | ✓Integrated | ✗Local only |
Vendor Lock-inⓘ Deploy to Cloudflare, Vercel, or any host. Export to a local VS Code folder with one click. You are never trapped. | ✓None (Export anytime) | ✗Forced editor | ✗Tied to hosting | ✗Stackblitz tied | ✗SaaS tied | ✗Forced editor | ✗Model lock-in |
While cloud platforms lock you into their web textareas and upload your code to shared servers, BoothBit provides a genuine, native software engineering environment with 100% code ownership.
Other AIs forget your app the moment you close the tab. BoothBit's proprietary MemoryStore™ constantly learns your architecture, keeping all indexing local to your project so your code never leaks to shared datasets.
All intelligent processing is securely proxied through Booth Hub. Our dedicated secure backend server authenticates requests via Bearer token and routes them to 6 leading LLMs, ensuring your primary API keys are never exposed to the frontend browser.
Competitors use basic web textareas. BoothBit runs on the exact same engine as VS Code (Monaco), paired with WebContainers. This means you get native syntax highlighting, minimaps, a real bash terminal, and an integrated Git source control panel.
const engine = new Monaco();
engine.mount(WebContainer);
terminal.execute('npm install');
Deploying high-performance apps requires local file access. BoothBit provides a native Electron desktop application that seamlessly mirrors your cloud projects. Make quick edits on the web, then open the desktop app to leverage your local GPU, native filesystem, and full computing power.
The premium AI coding platform built for serious software engineering. Maintain full code ownership while accelerating your workflow.
The ultimate AI IDE that lets you vibe code with 6 leading LLMs (Gemini, Claude, GPT). Avoid vendor lock-in and select the smartest model for your specific architectural needs.
Unlike ephemeral cloud builders, you maintain 100% code ownership. Your project sits in your local repository, completely secure from unauthorized AI training scraping.
Experience instant compilation with WebContainers. Run Node.js environments securely inside the browser, eliminating cold starts entirely from your vibe coding workflow.
Manage version control visually. Branch, commit, and push instantly with AI-generated commit messages. The easiest way to manage your codebase without touching the CLI.
Transition seamlessly from the cloud to our native Electron desktop app. Leverage your local GPU, native filesystem, and full computing power when your project scales.
Design schemas, write queries with AI, and manage migrations natively. BoothBit supports Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite entirely within your unified coding environment.
Proxy AI requests securely through Booth Hub. Instantly generate secure tunnels to load, update, and preview your applications directly on your mobile device.
Connect your laptop securely to your BoothBit environments using standard SSH protocols. Use any local terminal or tool to interact with your remote workspaces.
Start free, scale as you grow. No hidden fees, no surprises.