Critique vs Graphite Diamond.
Graphite Diamond is the AI review layer inside Graphite's stacked-PR workflow. It assumes you already use Graphite for stacking PRs and adds Diamond review on top.
Quick answer
Graphite Diamond is bundled with Graphite's stacking workflow — powerful if you already use stacked PRs, less compelling if you do not. Critique is a standalone GitHub App that works on any branching model, with a richer multi-model review panel and no requirement to adopt a new branching workflow.
Critique
Multi-model agentic code review for GitHub. Scout + lead + specialist sub-agents on every PR. Credit pool pricing from $12/mo, shared across the team.
Start freeAI code review bundled into a stacked-PR workflow
Graphite Diamond
Graphite pricing is per seat and bundled with the stacking tool. Critique is standalone and team-shared.
Visit Graphite DiamondFeature-by-feature.
| Capability | Critique | Graphite Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Branching model | Any (works with standard GitHub flow) | Optimised for stacked PRs |
| Standalone adoption | Yes — install the GitHub App | Requires Graphite CLI / platform |
| Model routing | 20+ models, user-selectable | Graphite-managed |
| Specialist sub-agents | Yes (scout + lead + specialists) | Monolithic review |
| Pricing model | Credit pool | Per seat bundled |
| Free chat | Included | Not a core focus |
Verify pricing on graphite.dev/diamond before purchase.
Why teams pick Critique
- You do not use stacked PRs and do not want to adopt a new branching model.
- You want model choice per review, not a vendor-curated stack.
- You need a team-shared credit pool, not another per-seat line item.
- You want a free chat lane in the same shell.
When Graphite Diamond is the right pick
- You are already deep in Graphite's stacked-PR workflow and Diamond is included.
- Stacked PRs are your primary driver and review is a secondary concern.
Questions teams ask us.
01Is Critique a good alternative to Graphite Diamond?
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Graphite Diamond is bundled with Graphite's stacking workflow — powerful if you already use stacked PRs, less compelling if you do not. Critique is a standalone GitHub App that works on any branching model, with a richer multi-model review panel and no requirement to adopt a new branching workflow.
02What does Critique cost compared to Graphite Diamond?
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Graphite pricing is per seat and bundled with the stacking tool. Critique is standalone and team-shared. Critique's public pricing: Standard $12/mo, Pro $35/mo, Ultra $129/mo (all credit-pool, team-shared). Student and OSS maintainers get $5/mo with unlimited repository indexing.
03Which models does Critique use that Graphite Diamond does not?
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Critique routes 20+ frontier and mid-tier LLMs — GPT-5.4, Claude Opus 4.7, Gemini 3 Pro, Kimi K2.6, GLM-5, Grok 4, and more — as either the lead reviewer or specialist sub-agents on every PR. You pick which model drives each run; Critique handles caching, fallback, and credit accounting.
04Can I use Critique alongside Graphite Diamond?
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Yes. Many teams keep Graphite Diamond for its unique strength (see "When Graphite Diamond is the right pick" below) and add Critique as the multi-model review layer on every PR for independent coverage. Install the Critique GitHub App; it does not conflict with other review bots.
05How do I switch from another review tool to Critique?
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Install the Critique GitHub App on your organisation, pick the repos you want reviewed, optionally import your existing review policy (language, severity floor, custom instructions), and keep your current tool running in shadow for a week to compare findings. Most teams archive the older tool within two sprints.
Compare Critique against other tools.
See Critique on your own repo.
Create an account, try Critique Chat for free on any repo you have access to, and install the GitHub App on a single repo to see the multi-agent review panel in action before rolling out.