Polarium Code brings Claude, Codex, Gemini and local models into one desktop workspace. Plan the work, review code changes and verify the result - with the final call in your hands.
◐Related capability or configurationSearch / integrations
◐Related capability or configurationSearch / integrations
◐Related capability or configurationSearch / integrations
Connect your local models
✓SupportedOllama / LM Studio
✓SupportedVia CLI
×Not offered in the documented standard product
?UnverifiedUnverified
See exactly what changed
✓SupportedVisual code review
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓Supported
See your app running as you build
✓SupportedBrowser Studio
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓Supported
Pay once. Keep lifetime Pro app access.¹
✓SupportedFounder’s Edition
×Not offered in the documented standard product
×Not offered in the documented standard product
×Not offered in the documented standard product
Automatically connect GLM’s specialist Z.AI tools
✓SupportedVision, search, reader & repos
- Equivalent not established
- Equivalent not established
- Equivalent not established
Coordinate specialist agents around one goal
✓SupportedUltra Team
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓Supported
Work in a visual desktop workspace
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓Supported
✓ Supported ◐ Related / configuration × Not offered - Equivalent not established ? Unverified
¹ Founder availability is limited. Lifetime covers Pro app access; provider subscriptions and AI usage are separate. Some competing paid plans include limited AI usage.
How we compare Reviewed September 14, 2026
Published by Polarium. We compare documented standard features, not every plugin or custom setup. A dash means we have not established an equivalent built-in feature; it does not mean the product cannot support it. Competitors have memory and search features - the rows compare the specific graph, refinement and research workflows described.
Polarium entries reflect version 0.3.6. Features depend on version, plan, provider and configuration. GLM’s specialist tools require eligible access. We have not independently benchmarked competitor performance.
FOR THE FIRST BUILDERS
Polarium Code Founder’s Edition.
Polarium Code Founder’s Edition. One payment for lifetime Pro app access.
POLARIUM CODEEST. 2026
Founder’s Edition.IN GOOD HANDS.
YOURS TO BUILD WITH
Lifetime Pro app access.
Expected standard Pro: $19.99 USD / month Planned pricing. Monthly purchases are not currently offered.
Polarium Code is an AI coding harness: a desktop workspace that connects coding agents to your project, tools and review workflow. Open a project, choose a connected model, and follow the conversation, file changes, and tool activity. Review implementation plans and inspect your running web app in Browser Studio.
What is an AI coding harness?+
An AI coding harness is the software around a model that lets it work on a codebase: project context, file editing, tool execution and human review. Polarium Code brings that workflow into one desktop app, so you can choose your model, review its plan, follow changes and verify the result.
What does Founder’s Edition include?+
Lifetime Pro app access, alpha access after purchase, and a permanent numbered Founder badge. Your feedback helps guide what we build next. Polarium Code is early software: features can change and bugs are expected.
How does Founder’s Edition compare with monthly Pro?+
Standard Pro is expected to cost $19.99 USD per month. Founder’s Edition is a one-time purchase for lifetime Pro app access, with no recurring Pro subscription fee. The expected monthly price is planned pricing, not a subscription currently available to purchase. Provider subscriptions, API usage and separately sold services are not included in either app-access price.
Which AI providers and local models can I use?+
Connect Claude, OpenAI Codex, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, and the other providers shown above. Local model connections include Ollama, LM Studio, and compatible custom endpoints. Available models and connection methods depend on the provider and your account.
Do I need a separate AI subscription?+
Bring your own provider access. Depending on the provider, connect through browser sign-in or an API key, or use a compatible local model. The Founder offer covers Pro app access; provider subscriptions, API usage, extra credits, and separately sold services are not included.
How do I get access?+
Create a free account and verify your email. When Founder sales are open, complete your purchase in Dashboard billing. Once payment is confirmed, your account provides access to the available Polarium Code installer. Account creation alone does not unlock the alpha.