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Perch vs RemotePilot Desktop

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Perch compared with RemotePilot Desktop
DetailPerch logo PerchRemotePilot Desktop logo RemotePilot Desktop
What it doesA calm Mac app that runs your Claude Code sessions side by side and tells you which one needs you Local MCP server connecting AI assistants to your computer for terminal, files, and process control
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Dashboard grouped by whose move it is
  • Notifications only when a session, reviewer, or CI needs you
  • Chat view and the real Claude Code terminal
  • Automatic PR tracking across repos and worktrees
  • Deep focus mode
  • Sessions that keep running across restarts and updates
  • Import existing Claude Code sessions
  • Next steps with owners and status Claude keeps up to date
  • Works with GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Azure Boards
  • Terminal command execution with long-running session support
  • File operations including text, PDF, Excel, Word, and image support
  • Targeted file editing with approximate search
  • Content and filename search with ripgrep
  • Process management and control
  • File preview functionality for compatible MCP clients
  • No telemetry or usage tracking
  • Local logging of all tool calls in ~/.remotepilot
  • Configurable directory and command restrictions
  • Docker isolation support for enhanced security
What makes it different
  • All data stays on your Mac with no account required
  • No tracking or analytics
  • Notarized by Apple with built-in privacy
  • Quiet until something needs you
  • Free beta with no pricing required
  • Runs entirely on your local machine with no account or remote service required
  • Requires approval before AI assistant performs actions
  • Works with multiple AI clients including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code
  • Free and open source under MIT license
  • Transparent local history with no hidden tracking or telemetry
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)130
Referring domains (Majestic)230

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