Agentastic vs Superset
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Superset and Agentastic sit in the same category: run many CLI coding agents in parallel, one git worktree per task, with an editor, a browser, and diff review in the same window. The differences are the shell and the bill. Agentastic is a native Swift app with Ghostty terminals, Docker or Apple container isolation, and multi-vendor review passes, and its cloud agents, SSH hosts, Linear and Sentry intake, and iPhone beta are free. Superset is an Electron app, source-available under the Elastic License 2.0, with an experimental Linux build; its free plan covers one user working locally, and remote access, automations, Linear, Slack, mobile, and team features need Pro.
Who should choose each option
Agentastic
Choose Agentastic for a native Mac app with Ghostty terminals, container isolation, multi-vendor review passes, and cloud, SSH, and Linear workflows included free.
Superset
Choose Superset if you want source-available code, an experimental Linux build, an SDK and MCP server for driving it, or its team features on the Pro plan.
Feature comparison
| Agentastic | Superset | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Native macOS app (Swift) | Electron app |
| Platforms | macOS 14+ | macOS; Linux AppImage and .deb (experimental); no Windows yet |
| Supported agents | 55 built-in definitions plus any terminal agent | 22 built-in agents plus any CLI agent; a built-in Chat panel |
| Terminal | GPU-accelerated Ghostty | xterm.js with WebGL rendering |
| Worktree per task | Yes, with setup and teardown scripts | Yes, with project lifecycle scripts |
| Container isolation | Docker or Apple Container per task | Worktrees; no container mode in its docs |
| Built-in editor | Yes, with LSP, search, and source control | Yes: file tree, editor, and cross-workspace search |
| Built-in browser | Agents drive it with the dev browser CLI; Design Mode; Share Live Preview | Browser pane with DevTools and Design Mode; agents drive it with superset browser commands |
| Code review | Claude, Codex, CodeRabbit, or Greptile review passes | Diff viewer and a pull request dashboard |
| Cloud and remote agents | Free: SSH hosts, plus Modal, Fly.io, or Vercel Sandbox on your account | Remote access to other hosts on Pro |
| Issue tracking | Free: Linear and Sentry issues become agent runs | Linear and Slack integrations on Pro |
| Automation | dev CLI, scheduled agents, and Manager Agents | CLI (free), TypeScript SDK, and MCP server; scheduled automations on Pro |
| Usage tracking | Quota meters for every Claude, Codex, and Grok login | Quota meters and token-cost analytics for Claude Code and Codex |
| Mobile | iPhone app in public beta on TestFlight (iOS 18+), free | iPhone app on the App Store (iOS 26+), requires Pro; Android on a waitlist |
| Source availability | Closed source; free app | Source-available under the Elastic License 2.0 |
Pricing
Agentastic
Free. Cloud agents, remote SSH, Linear and Sentry intake, browser automation, review passes, and the iPhone beta are all in the free app. Bring your own agent subscriptions.
Superset
Free for one user with local workspaces, the desktop app, and the CLI. Pro is $20 per user per month, or $15 billed yearly, and adds remote access, automations, Linear and Slack, the mobile app, and team collaboration; SSO, SCIM, and audit logs are Enterprise.
Using them together
They cover the same layer, so most developers pick one. With Agentastic, everything above ships in the free app; with Superset, budget for Pro when you want remote access, automations, or the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Superset open source?
Superset is source-available: its code is on GitHub under the Elastic License 2.0, which is not an OSI-approved open-source license (repository). Agentastic is free but closed source.
Does Superset have a mobile app?
Yes. Superset Mobile for iPhone launched on September 21, 2026; it needs iOS 26 or later and a Pro plan, and Android is on a waitlist (announcement). Agentastic's iPhone app is a free public beta on TestFlight for iOS 18 or later.
Does Superset run on Windows or Linux?
Superset has an experimental Linux build (AppImage and .deb) and no Windows version yet. Agentastic is macOS only; for Windows, Orca and Paseo are the closest options.
Both run any CLI agent, so what actually differs?
The shell and the plan. Agentastic is native Swift with Ghostty terminals, adds Docker or Apple container isolation and review passes from Claude, Codex, CodeRabbit, or Greptile, and includes cloud and SSH runs free. Superset is Electron with xterm.js terminals and puts remote access, automations, and Linear on Pro.
Do I need a paid plan to run agents remotely?
In Superset, remote access to other hosts is part of Pro. In Agentastic, SSH hosts and cloud agents on your own Modal, Fly.io, or Vercel Sandbox account are free, and sessions keep running after your Mac sleeps.
How much does Superset cost?
The free plan covers one user and local workspaces. Pro is $20 per user per month, or $15 billed yearly (pricing). Agentastic is free, including the features Superset puts on Pro.
Superset vs Claude Code: are they competitors?
No. Claude Code is the agent; Superset and Agentastic are workspaces that run Claude Code, and other agents, in parallel worktrees with review around them. See Agentastic vs Claude Code.
Further reading
- Superset alternatives — native, cross-platform, and open-source options
- The worktree problems nobody warns you about — dependencies, ports, and env files across parallel checkouts
- Cloud agents documentation — running agents on your own Modal, Fly.io, or Vercel account
- AI coding agent orchestration tools — the wider roundup this comparison sits inside
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