Pricing
Not listed
Official monthly price not confirmed
- API
- CLI and development widget interfaces are documented; this is not a hosted inference API.
sidebranch
● Identity checkedLocal branch visual comparison · Official-source review 2026-10-09
sidebranch builds Git branches in isolated worktrees and shows live UI comparisons without switching the main working tree. It supports side-by-side, blend and onion views through an extension or development widget.
- Category
- Local branch visual comparison
- Free access
- Not confirmed: public package installation is documented, but a specific software license and complete pricing terms were not verified.
- API access
- CLI and development widget interfaces are documented; this is not a hosted inference API.
Is sidebranch right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for developers inspecting interface differences produced by people or coding agents.
Before you choose
Requires Git, Node and an application that serves HTTP. Chrome/Edge extension and local daemon workflows are described. Configuration can copy environment files into pane worktrees, so inspect secret handling. Installation commands can run dependencies. Visual comparison, framework coverage and isolation were not hands-on tested.
Workflow and handoff
Use a test repository, review the start/install commands and copied files and compare representative layouts before accepting a change.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires Git, Node and an application that serves HTTP. Chrome/Edge extension and local daemon workflows are described. Configuration can copy environment files into pane worktrees, so inspect secret handling. Installation commands can run dependencies. Visual comparison, framework coverage and isolation were not hands-on tested.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | sidebranch builds Git branches in isolated worktrees and shows live UI comparisons without switching the main working tree. It supports side-by-side, blend and onion views through an extension or development widget. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires Git, Node and an application that serves HTTP. Chrome/Edge extension and local daemon workflows are described. Configuration can copy environment files into pane worktrees, so inspect secret handling. Installation commands can run dependencies. Visual comparison, framework coverage and isolation were not hands-on tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is sidebranch used for?
sidebranch builds Git branches in isolated worktrees and shows live UI comparisons without switching the main working tree. It supports side-by-side, blend and onion views through an extension or development widget.
Does sidebranch have a free plan?
Not confirmed: public package installation is documented, but a specific software license and complete pricing terms were not verified.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does sidebranch cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use sidebranch through an API?
CLI and development widget interfaces are documented; this is not a hosted inference API.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires Git, Node and an application that serves HTTP. Chrome/Edge extension and local daemon workflows are described. Configuration can copy environment files into pane worktrees, so inspect secret handling. Installation commands can run dependencies. Visual comparison, framework coverage and isolation were not hands-on tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
Read original source ↗Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.