Frontier coding at half the cost

Magnitude is a coding agent that runs on 90% open models, escalating to frontier models only when the work demands it.

Pass-through API pricing with no markup. $5 free credits.

Backed by Y Combinator
Magnitude terminal interface
HOW IT WORKS

Smart model routing

Advisor · e.g. GPT 5.5

Most intelligent, challenging work

~$5/MTok
Escalates
User
Chats
Leader · e.g. GLM 5.1

Strong all-rounder, everyday work

~$1/MTok
Delegates
Worker · e.g. DeepSeek Flash

Fast and cheap, routine work

~$0.15/MTok

Typical token usage is 10% advisor, 60% leader, 30% workers, leading to 50–90% cost savings

WHY MAGNITUDE

Cost, quality, and trust

Cost efficient

Smart routing cuts token costs by 50–90%.

Easy setup

One API key and you're up and running.

Reliable

We fix common open model failure modes.

Best models

We constantly test new model setups.

Secure & private

Zero data retention on your prompts and code.

Transparent pricing

API prices with no markup, $5 free credits.

FOR TEAMS

We'll build what your team needs

Tell us your requirements and we'll deliver a tailored setup.

  • Self-hosted open models

    We'll help you run open models on whichever infrastructure you prefer.

  • Custom model configurations

    Tailored model setups for your team's workflow and requirements.

  • Team controls

    Shared billing, spend limits, and admin tools for your organization.

Speak with our founder
QUICK START

Get started in under a minute

  1. 1 Run to download
  2. 2 Run which will ask for an API key
  3. 3 Sign up to get your free API key

Ready to cut your AI coding costs?