Best-in-class context.
The fix is still on you.
Augment's Context Engine semantically indexes 400,000+ files. The fix workflow still requires developer action.
The review is excellent. The gap is after the review.
Join the waitlistThe review is excellent.
The gap is after the review.
AUGMENT CODE DOES WELL
- Context Engine semantically indexes 400,000+ files - not limited by token-window context
- PR review uses cross-file context to catch issues that diff-only tools miss
- Native integrations with Linear, Jira, Confluence, Notion, and Sentry - no MCP config required
- Augment Context MCP: exposes the codebase index as a standalone server for Claude Code, Cursor, and other agents
- Multi-step agent with rollback checkpoints - stops before risky changes
HYDRA ADDS
- Fix applied autonomously - no developer session to open, no diff to review before the PR
- Clear pricing: Pro $30/mo, Team $200/mo - credits included
- Runs continuously without requiring an IDE session to be open
- Available on any OS - not macOS-only
- Generates governance rules from failure modes - codebase improves between review cycles
Fix workflow: review, click, apply, push - manually.
- -Augment's fix workflow ends when a developer clicks 'Fix in Augment' and reviews the proposed diff
- -Nothing ships without human action: the developer opens a session, reviews, and pushes the change
- -Hyrax executes autonomously - no session to open, no diff to review, no manual push required
“Having to rely on Codex more and more because Augment is becoming unusable. Instead of working, I'm always worrying about credits.”- Reddit r/AugmentCodeAI
Three pricing restructures in 18 months.
- -Free tier eliminated; unlimited plans replaced with message caps; then credit-based billing introduced
- -Inline completions removed from Indie, Standard, and Legacy plans in 2026
- -Hyrax has clear pricing: Pro $30/mo, Team $200/mo - credits included on all plans
“We cancelled our Augment plan with 3 Max accounts. We were burning through credits too fast. Not worth it.”- Reddit r/AugmentCodeAI
macOS only. IDE-bound.
- -Augment requires macOS for its native Context Engine integration
- -Hyrax runs as a service - available on any OS, independent of IDE sessions
- -Teams with Windows or Linux developers can't use Augment's full feature set
“The context is great when it works, but half my team is on Linux and they're stuck with the web interface.”- Hacker News
Which tool fits your workflow?
CHOOSE HYDRA IF...
- You want fixes executed autonomously - no developer session or diff review required
- Your team uses Windows or Linux
- Predictable pricing matters - Pro $30/mo, Team $200/mo with included credits
- You need continuous scanning independent of IDE sessions
CHOOSE AUGMENT CODE IF...
- Cross-file context is your primary need - Augment's Context Engine is genuinely the strongest
- You want native integrations with Linear, Jira, Confluence, and Sentry without MCP configuration
- You're building on Augment Context MCP for your own agent workflows
- IDE-centric agent sessions with rollback checkpoints match your team's workflow
Augment Code vs Hyrax, feature by feature.
| Feature | Augment | Hyrax |
|---|---|---|
| ArchitectureFull codebase discovery + documentation | ||
| Application profiling + context weighting | ||
| Deterministic scanner patterns | ||
| Multi-agent parallel LLM analysisAugment: Context Engine (IDE-bound) / Hyrax: 6 groups / 40+ dims | ||
| Six parallel domain agent groups | ||
| ExecutionAutonomous fix execution | ||
| 13-step verification before merge | ||
| Linear ticket lifecycle closure | ||
| Continuous improvement (not PR-triggered) | ||
| GovernanceSelf-generating governance rules | ||
| PricingPLG free tierHyrax: 1 repo, 15 findings/fixes per month | ||
| Compute credits included |
Frequently asked questions
Hyrax reads the full codebase to extract conventions and understand patterns - that's what makes fixes look like your team wrote them. The goal is different from Augment's Context Engine: Augment optimizes for review comment quality; Hyrax optimizes for execution safety.
Augment is IDE-centric: it assists developers who are actively writing or reviewing code. Hyrax operates autonomously on the codebase independent of IDE sessions - fixing issues, running improvement loops, and generating governance rules while your team works on other things.
Hyrax has two paid tiers: Pro ($30/mo with $30 in credits) and Team ($200/mo with $200 in credits, unlimited repos, unlimited editors). No surprise restructuring.
Yes. Augment for IDE-assisted development and high-quality review context; Hyrax for autonomous fix execution and continuous improvement. They solve different problems at different points in the workflow.