Why CodeHelm?
See how CodeHelm compares to DIY scripts, manual AI tool use, and maintaining multiple separate subscriptions.
| Feature | CodeHelm | DIY Scripts | Manual AI Use | Per-Tool Subs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralised dashboard | Partial | |||
| Multi-repo management | Custom build | |||
| Team access & RBAC | Limited | |||
| Run history & audit trail | ||||
| Structured logs & error surfacing | ||||
| Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) | Per tool | |||
| No token markup | ||||
| Multi-provider support | Custom build | Manual | ||
| Webhook callbacks | Custom build | |||
| Encrypted credential storage | Your problem | Your problem | Varies | |
| API access | Varies | |||
| Time to first run | < 5 mins | Days | Immediate | Hours |
| Maintenance overhead | Zero | High | None | Medium |
| Total cost of ownership | €19–190/mo | Dev time + infra | Low but manual | €100–500+/mo |
The CodeHelm difference
Zero token markup
Your API keys connect directly to your providers. We never proxy AI requests or add markup on token costs.
Team-ready from day one
Built-in RBAC, multi-workspace isolation, and audit trails make CodeHelm safe for real teams and companies.
Minutes, not days
DIY orchestration takes days to build and weeks to maintain. CodeHelm gets you running in under 5 minutes.