STEP 1
Install GitHub App
Choose one repository, selected repositories, or an organization. ReviewRouter syncs metadata, not source code.
ReviewRouter Setup ///
Free privacy-first
AI code review
that stays inside your CI
Connect your repository, add the workflow, and enable secure access for free.
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STEP 2
Merge setup PR
A compact reusable workflow is added through a pull request, so your repository controls what runs in CI.
STEP 3
Connect provider
Run one local command to seed Codex OAuth, Claude Code OAuth, or API keys directly into GitHub Actions secrets.
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STEP 1
Install GitHub App
Choose one repository, selected repositories, or an organization. ReviewRouter syncs metadata, not source code.
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STEP 2
Merge setup PR
A compact reusable workflow is added through a pull request, so your repository controls what runs in CI.
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STEP 3
Connect provider
Run one local command to seed Codex OAuth, Claude Code OAuth, or API keys directly into GitHub Actions secrets.
Data accessMetadata only
Repo ownedYou control CI
Secrets syncedStored in GitHub Actions secrets
Comparison
ReviewRouter vs AI code review apps
Compare concrete reviewers first, then compare the cloud boundary that decides where code, credentials, and model prompts travel.
Core difference
The control plane is hosted. The review workload is yours.
ReviewRouter keeps orchestration, policy, health, and audit in the product while review execution stays in a runtime you control.
ReviewRouter control plane
Hosted by ReviewRouter
Customer repo runtime
Runs in your environment
Selected model provider
LLM inference on your terms
Code stays privateYou own credentialsPick any model
Competitor matrix
Concrete review apps compared across what matters.
Updated May 15, 2026
ReviewRouter
HighestCustomer-owned runtime
Vendor cloud skips code by default
CodeRabbit
Medium-HighCloud, enterprise self-hosted
Depends on selected deployment model
Qodo Merge
Medium-HighCloud or enterprise deploy
Depends on selected deployment model
Greptile
Medium-HighCloud or self-hosted
Code graph context depends on deployment
GitHub Copilot Code Review
MediumGitHub cloud
Review context stays in GitHub/Copilot boundary
Cursor BugBot
Low-MediumManaged cloud
PR context processed by vendor reviewer
Claude Code Review
MediumManaged or repo runtime
Review context reaches Anthropic or chosen runtime
Graphite Agent
MediumGraphite workflow
PR data follows Graphite/GitHub flow
| Product | Execution | Code path | Best fit | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer-owned runtime Runs in your environment | Vendor cloud skips code by default | Security-first teams with strict data policies | Highest You own keys, data, and execution | |
| Cloud, enterprise self-hosted SaaS by default, enterprise deployment available | Depends on selected deployment model | Fast PR review setup, enterprise options | Medium-High Higher with enterprise self-hosting | |
| Cloud or enterprise deploy SaaS, single-tenant, or self-hosted | Depends on selected deployment model | Enterprises needing governance controls | Medium-High Higher with on-prem options | |
| Cloud or self-hosted Cloud, self-hosted, or air-gapped | Code graph context depends on deployment | Context-aware codebase review | Medium-High Stronger on private deployments | |
| GitHub cloud Native GitHub review flow | Review context stays in GitHub/Copilot boundary | GitHub-native workflow | Medium Bound to GitHub environment | |
| Managed cloud Runs in Cursor review service | PR context processed by vendor reviewer | Teams already using Cursor | Low-Medium Limited deployment options | |
| Managed or repo runtime Hosted flow or GitHub Action | Review context reaches Anthropic or chosen runtime | Claude-heavy engineering teams | Medium Depends on integration path | |
| Graphite workflow AI feedback alongside PR review | PR data follows Graphite/GitHub flow | Stacked PR and merge queue teams | Medium Vendor workflow controls |
Information reflects public vendor docs and product positioning as of May 2026. Verify current compliance details before procurement.
Boundary matrix
Hosted cloud reviewers vs repository-owned execution.
Control plane
Where policies and routing live
ReviewRouter
Hosted by ReviewRouter
Review execution
Where code is processed
ReviewRouter
Your environment
Code in vendor cloud
Default SaaS code path
ReviewRouter
No by default
Credential custody
Who owns provider tokens
ReviewRouter
You
Model choice
Bring your own model
ReviewRouter
Full
Deployment effort
Time to useful setup
ReviewRouter
Hours
| Dimension | Hosted reviewer | Enterprise self-hosted | ReviewRouter | Customer-owned agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control planeWhere policies and routing live | Vendor cloud | Your infrastructure | Hosted by ReviewRouter | You host |
Review executionWhere code is processed | Vendor cloud | Your infrastructure | Your environment | Your environment |
Code in vendor cloudDefault SaaS code path | Yes | No | No by default | No |
Credential custodyWho owns provider tokens | Vendor or you | You | You | You |
Model choiceBring your own model | Limited | Full | Full | Full |
Deployment effortTime to useful setup | Minutes | Weeks+ | Hours | Weeks-Months |
Keep code private. Keep control.
ReviewRouter gives you a hosted control plane without taking ownership of review execution.