# ECC vs hermes-agent

**Leader by Vioscale score:** ECC

| Attribute | ECC | hermes-agent |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 62.5 (77% (high)) | 38.6 (14% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 243,435 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"ECC is a performance optimization system designed to enhance the capabilities of AI-assisted coding tools. It operates as an integrated layer that adds functionality to AI code editors like Claude Code and Cursor.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"What is ECC?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ECC is designed to work with Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, and Cursor. It functions as a performance enhancement layer across these AI-assisted development platforms.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"Which development tools does ECC support?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ECC follows a commercial licensing model, meaning it is a paid product rather than open source or free. Detailed pricing information is available on the ECC website.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"What is ECC's pricing model?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ECC provides skills management, instinct-based functionality, memory features, security measures, and research-focused development approaches. These capabilities are combined to optimize performance in AI-assisted coding environments.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"What core capabilities does ECC offer?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"No, ECC operates under a commercial pricing model and requires paid licensing. Prospective users can find specific pricing and licensing details on the official ECC website.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"Is ECC a free product?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"ECC is designed for software developers and engineers using AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code and Cursor. It is relevant for those seeking to optimize and enhance their AI-assisted development workflows.","source":"https://ecc.tools","question":"Who should use ECC?","confidence":0.75}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | ECC analyzes repository history to generate reusable AI agent skills, commands, and security policies that work across Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and OpenCode. AgentShield scans agent configurations to prevent unsafe patterns from spreading across teams. | Open-source agent with persistent memory that creates and refines its own skills across sessions. Deploy locally or in cloud environments, integrate with 20+ chat platforms and tools, and automate workflows through a learning feedback loop. |
| integrations.count | 7 | 21 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Claude Code"},{"name":"Codex"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"OpenCode"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Anthropic Claude API"},{"name":"Cloudflare"}]` | `[{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Signal"},{"name":"Email"},{"name":"CLI"},{"name":"Matrix"},{"name":"Mattermost"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"DingTalk"},{"name":"Feishu"},{"name":"WeCom"},{"name":"Weixin"},{"name":"QQ Bot"},{"name":"Yuanbao"},{"name":"BlueBubbles"},{"name":"Home Assistant"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Google Chat"},{"name":"MCP servers"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever for public repos","features":["Public repo analysis","Issue-comment triggered PRs","Core and developer install profiles","Community support","Open source toolkit"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Public repo analysis with community support","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"commits":"200/run","analyses":"10/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$19/seat/mo or $190/seat/year, billed monthly or annually","features":["Private repo analysis","PR-triggered config audits","50 analyses per active seat per month","1,000 commits per run","AgentShield-backed scanning","Auto-triggers on large pushes and PRs","Security and research install profiles","Doctor, repair, and uninstall tools","Self-serve billing portal","Priority email support","Optional metered overage","Pooled seat-based usage"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":190,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Private repo analysis, PR-triggered audits, and AgentShield automation","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"commits":"1000/run","analyses":"50/active developer seat"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; contact sales for rollout and governance needs","features":["Unlimited analyses","5,000 commits per run","Private repo analysis","PR-triggered config audits","AgentShield-backed scanning","SSO-ready governance and audit logs","Custom rules and policy packs","Dedicated onboarding","Priority support with SLA","Org-wide rollout and procurement support"],"description":"Org-wide rollout with SSO, governance, custom rules, and dedicated support","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"commits":"5000/run","analyses":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free for public repos; Pro from $19/seat/month or $190/year; Enterprise with custom pricing","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ecc.tools/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:24:28.052Z","startingPrice":{"amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free, open source, MIT licensed","features":["Agent with built-in learning loop","Persistent memory system","60+ built-in tools","6+ terminal backends (local, Docker, SSH, Singularity, Modal, Daytona)","20+ platform integrations (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, etc.)","MCP server support","Web search, browser automation, vision, image generation, TTS","Cron-based automation","Subagent delegation"],"description":"MIT licensed, self-hosted","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:16:50.555Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v2.1.0","date":"2026-07-27T18:10:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v2.0.0","date":"2026-06-10T01:49:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.1","date":"2026-05-25T18:29:31Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.10.0","date":"2026-04-05T20:20:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.9.0","date":"2026-03-21T00:29:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.8.0","date":"2026-03-05T20:50:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.7.0","date":"2026-02-27T14:06:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.6.0","date":"2026-02-24T06:56:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.5.0","date":"2026-02-11T10:07:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.4.1","date":"2026-02-06T09:13:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.4.0","date":"2026-02-06T07:40:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.3.0","date":"2026-02-05T13:15:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.2.0","date":"2026-02-01T11:51:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.1.0","date":"2026-01-26T02:21:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/affaan-m/ECC/releases/tag/v1.0.0","date":"2026-01-22T12:17:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.0.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Faffaan-m%2FECC&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:25:30.958Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*