Augment Code vs Hyrax at a glance
| Augment Code | Hyrax | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | AI coding assistant | Autonomous code review + fix |
| Primary focus | 400K+ file context engine, IDE agent | Whole-repo audit across 6 domains, opens tested PRs you merge |
| Autonomous fix | PR review comments; fixes via IDE agent session requiring developer push | Yes. Writes the fix in your conventions, runs YOUR tests, 13-step verification, opens a PR, closes the Linear ticket, never auto-merges |
| Validation method | None autonomous | Your own test suite |
| Languages | many | 18 |
| Pricing | $60/dev/mo Standard, credit-based, credits don't roll over | Free (1 repo) / Pro $30/mo / Team $200/mo flat. Usage credits, no per-seat. |
Evaluation criteria
Each tool is measured on the same four criteria, focused on what happens to a finding after it is detected, not just how many findings it produces.
Use-case fit
What job the tool is actually built for, and where it stops.
Fix execution depth
Whether it suggests, commits, or opens a verified pull request.
Validation method
What a proposed fix is checked against before it reaches you.
Pricing transparency
How billing scales, and the gotchas that show up at renewal.
Code review
Augment Code
AI coding assistant
Hyrax
Autonomous code review + fix
Verdict: Augment Code are solid at surfacing issues in a pull request. Hyrax reviews the same code, then takes it further by opening a tested fix.
Autonomous fix and validation
Augment Code
PR review comments; fixes via IDE agent session requiring developer push Validated against none autonomous.
Hyrax
Yes. Writes the fix in your conventions, runs YOUR tests, 13-step verification, opens a PR, closes the Linear ticket, never auto-merges Validated against your own test suite.
Verdict: This is the clearest split. Most of the field stops at suggestions or comments. Hyrax writes the fix, runs your tests, and opens the PR.
Coverage: whole-repo vs PR-scoped
Augment Code
400K+ file context engine, IDE agent. Languages: many.
Hyrax
Whole-repo audit across 6 domains, opens tested PRs you merge. Languages: 18.
Verdict: PR-scoped tools only see what is in the diff. Hyrax audits the whole repository across six domains, so it catches issues outside the current change.
Pricing model
Augment Code
$60/dev/mo Standard, credit-based, credits don't roll over
Hyrax
Free (1 repo) / Pro $30/mo / Team $200/mo flat. Usage credits, no per-seat.
Verdict: Most rivals bill per seat or per line of code, which scales with team size. Hyrax uses flat plans with usage credits and no per-seat fee.
Pros and cons
Augment Code
- Large-codebase context engine
- Strong IDE agent
- Multi-model
- IDE-bound, developer must push the fix
- Credit burn, 3 pricing changes in 18 months
- Per-seat
Hyrax
- Validates fixes against your tests before any PR
- Whole-repo, all code, every commit, not only AI-written
- Usage pricing, no per-seat
- 13-step verification, never auto-merges
- New entrant to the category
- US-only at launch
- No standalone IDE assistant
Where Hyrax fits
Augment Code are good at finding issues and pointing them out. Hyrax closes the loop: it audits the whole repository, writes the fix in your conventions, runs your own test suite, and opens a pull request you review and merge.
- Validates fixes against your tests before any PR
- Whole-repo, all code, every commit, not only AI-written
- Usage pricing, no per-seat
- 13-step verification, never auto-merges
Ship clean code. The fix is already written.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Augment Code, Hyrax?
Augment Code is a ai coding assistant. Hyrax is an autonomous code review and fix engine: it audits the whole repository, writes fixes in your conventions, runs your test suite, and opens a PR you merge.
Does Augment Code fix code automatically?
Augment Code: PR review comments; fixes via IDE agent session requiring developer push. Hyrax writes the fix, runs your own tests through a 13-step verification, opens a PR, and never auto-merges.
How is a fix validated?
Augment Code validates against none autonomous. Hyrax validates against your own test suite before any PR is opened.
How does pricing compare?
Augment Code: $60/dev/mo Standard, credit-based, credits don't roll over Hyrax: Free (1 repo) / Pro $30/mo / Team $200/mo flat. Usage credits, no per-seat.
Which tool is the right choice?
If you need PR comments or static analysis, the established tools are strong. If you want issues found across the whole repo and fixed with tested PRs you approve, that is what Hyrax is built for. Many teams run both.