Ellipsis vs Codeium: Which is better?

Ellipsis is an AI-based software development tool that serves as a virtual software engineer. It is designed to augment an engineering team's abilities by reviewing and writing code, answering queries about source code, and even implementing features or fixing bugs. The tool utilises Large Language Models to understand source code and generate code as per user requests. Ellipsis offers capabilities such as automated code reviews, where it leaves insightful summaries and easy-to-accept suggestions, and also converts requirements into working, tested code. It also provides pull requests as a service by automating bug fixes and making simple changes. Another feature is addressing pull request comments by interpreting them and writing corresponding, tested and working code. The tool puts a strong emphasis on security, stating that it does not store, train on, or commit to one's source code without explicit permission from the user. It supports a variety of languages, frameworks, and libraries, and is compatible with GitHub.

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Codeium

Codeium is an AI-powered code completion tool, designed to make coding faster and easier. It integrates with popular IDEs and supports over 20+ languages, allowing developers to quickly make changes in unfamiliar codebases without spending time learning all of the syntactical and stylistic details. Codeium also helps developers reduce boilerplate coding, find and use APIs, and generate unit tests. It is trusted by developers at prestigious universities, and is used by companies such as Adobe, Dropbox, IBM, Pinterest, Salesforce, and Tesla. Codeium's natural language processing capabilities allow developers to type out comments in natural language and let Codeium do the work. Developers can also find and use endpoints, use Python for memoization, generate random numbers, and never search for regex again. Codeium is free to use and developers can install the Codeium Extension to access the tool with no limits.

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Key features

Ellipsis

Fully configurable cloud environments for running Claude Code and Codex without infrastructure concerns.
Programmatic management of sessions, agents, and automations with full observability and control.
Support for defining and deploying agents through YAML configurations and API calls.
Real-time session monitoring with access to logs, costs, and activity tracking.
Built-in security features including scoped credentials, zero source retention, and full audit trails.

Codeium

Devin Cloud Agent: An autonomous cloud agent that can handle complex tasks like debugging and testing while developers continue coding locally.
Agent Command Center: A unified Kanban-style dashboard for managing both local and cloud agent sessions, allowing for organized task management.
Spaces: A feature that bundles agent sessions, pull requests, files, and shared context around a single task to maintain focus and organization.
Linter Integration: Automatically detects and fixes lint errors generated by the code, enhancing code quality without manual intervention.
Real-time Previews: Allows users to see live website changes within the IDE, enabling instant adjustments and visual feedback.

Useful for

Ellipsis

Run code and manage cloud agents in fully configurable environments without infrastructure concerns.
Automate workflows and tasks using scheduled sessions or event-driven triggers.
Monitor and observe live sessions, including detailed logs and cost tracking.
Define and deploy agents through YAML configurations and API calls for various use cases.
Ensure security and governance with scoped permissions, data longevity control, and full audit trails.

Codeium

Enhanced Productivity: Windsurf automates boilerplate and menial coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on more creative aspects of their work.
Seamless Collaboration: The Agent Command Center provides a unified dashboard to manage both local and cloud agents, streamlining task delegation and project management.
Real-time Contextual Awareness: The IDE offers deep understanding of codebases, enabling relevant suggestions and reducing the need for extensive edits.
Integrated AI Assistance: With features like Cascade and Devin, developers can delegate complex tasks such as debugging and testing, improving overall workflow efficiency.
User-Friendly Experience: The intuitive interface and features like drag-and-drop image support make it easier for developers, including novices, to build and manage projects effectively.

Use cases

Ellipsis

Run Claude Code and Codex in fully configurable cloud environments without infrastructure concerns.
Start and manage automation sessions programmatically, handling cloud environments and permissions.
Observe and track agent activities in real-time, including logs and cost management.
Define and deploy agents using YAML configurations, enabling automation through API calls or scheduled events.
Conduct custom code reviews with automated feedback directly on GitHub, focusing on correctness and visual regressions.

Codeium

Delegate complex tasks such as debugging and testing to Devin, the autonomous cloud agent, while continuing to code locally.
Utilize the Agent Command Center to manage both local and cloud agent sessions in a unified Kanban-style dashboard.
Automatically detect and fix lint errors generated by the code using Cascade's lint fixing feature.
Bundle agent sessions, pull requests, files, and shared context around a single task using the Spaces feature to maintain organization.
Enhance AI workflows by connecting to custom tools and services through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for streamlined development.

Price

Ellipsis

Free for individuals with a ChatGPT or Claude subscription.
Enterprise pricing available for larger teams and organizations.
Users can define spending limits for their sessions and automations.
Managed cloud environments handle permissions and budgets.
Full observability and logging of agent actions for security and governance.

Codeium

Free Plan: $0/month with unlimited usage allowance.
Light Plan: $20/month with unlimited usage allowance.
Pro Plan: $200/month with unlimited usage allowance.
Team Plan: $40/user/month with unlimited usage allowance and additional features.
Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing available upon request, offering unlimited usage and advanced features.