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Coder vs Cyfe

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Coder

Developer Tools

Self-hosted platform for provisioning governed cloud development environments

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Cyfe

Business Intelligence

All-in-one business dashboard

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit CyfeFull review

The short version

  • Cyfe is an all-in-one business dashboard application.
  • Coder is free; Cyfe starts at $29/mo.
  • Only Coder lists self-hosted workspaces; only Cyfe lists pre-built Widgets.
  • Where Coder falls short: premium plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Where Cyfe falls short: dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coder and Cyfe actually diverge.

Attributes where Coder and Cyfe differ
AttributeCoderCyfe
Pricing modelFreemiumSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Linux, macOS, Windows, APIWeb, iOS, Android, TV and console
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: founded for Coder.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Coder

  • Self-hosted workspaces
  • Multi-IDE support
  • AI coding agent support
  • OpenID Connect SSO
  • Audit logging
  • Resource quotas

Only in Cyfe

  • Pre-built Widgets
  • Custom Metrics
  • Historical Data
  • White-labeling
  • Embedding
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Coder

  • Running self-hosted development environments behind a corporate firewallnot Cyfe
  • Standardizing developer workspaces across a large engineering orgnot Cyfe
  • Giving approved AI coding agents governed, isolated workspacesnot Cyfe
  • Enforcing SSO and audit trails on developer environment accessnot Cyfe

Cyfe

  • Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Coder
  • Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Coder

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Coder

  • Premium plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales
  • Requires self-hosting and managing the underlying infrastructure, unlike fully managed cloud IDEs
  • High availability, audit logging, and RBAC are gated behind the paid Premium tier, so the free Community edition lacks enterprise controls

Cyfe

  • Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
  • Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
  • Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
  • The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each

Pricing, plan by plan

Coder

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Unlimited workspaces and templates
    • Unlimited organization members
    • Multiple IDE support
  • PremiumOn request
    • Ticket-based support with SLA
    • Multi-organization access controls
    • Resource quotas and audit logging

Cyfe

Free
  • Starter$29/mo
    • 2 Dashboards
    • 1 User
    • 14-day free trial
  • Standard$39/mo
    • 5 Dashboards
    • 2 Users
    • 14-day free trial
  • Pro$65/mo
    • 10 Dashboards
    • 5 Users
    • 14-day free trial
  • Premier$119/mo
    • 20 Dashboards
    • Unlimited Users
    • Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard

Which should you pick?

Choose Coder if

  • You need self-hosted workspaces.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows, API.
  • You also want multi-ide support.
Coder review

Choose Cyfe if

  • You need pre-built widgets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
  • You also want custom metrics.
Cyfe review

Questions people ask

Is Coder or Cyfe better?
Neither clearly leads. Coder starts at Free and Cyfe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coder or Cyfe?
Coder starts at Free and Cyfe at Free.
Does Coder or Cyfe run on more platforms?
Coder runs on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows, API. Cyfe runs on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
Can I use Coder for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Coder best used for?
Coder is most often used for running self-hosted development environments behind a corporate firewall, standardizing developer workspaces across a large engineering org, giving approved ai coding agents governed, isolated workspaces, enforcing sso and audit trails on developer environment access. Of those, running self-hosted development environments behind a corporate firewall and standardizing developer workspaces across a large engineering org are not what Cyfe is typically brought in for.
What can Coder do that Cyfe cannot?
Coder covers Self-hosted workspaces, Multi-IDE support, AI coding agent support, OpenID Connect SSO. Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Coder: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Community edition is free and includes unlimited workspaces, templates, and organization members with OpenID Connect SSO, aimed at hobbyists and small teams.

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Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?

Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).

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Coder: What does Premium add over Community?

Premium adds ticket-based SLA support, multi-organization access controls, resource quotas, audit logging, AI governance, workspace proxies, high availability, and custom branding.

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Cyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?

All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.

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Coder: How is Coder priced?

Community is free; Premium is priced per user annually, with the exact rate available by contacting Coder.

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Cyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?

The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.

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