Conductor vs cmux
Conductor and cmux both let you run several AI coding agents at once. Conductor is a chat-first macOS app for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor with a graphical worktree UI. cmux is an open-source TUI in the spirit of tmux. If you want a more complete graphical workspace with 40 built-in definitions, a built-in editor, browser, and code review, look at Agentastic.
Who should choose each option
Conductor
Choose Conductor for a focused native macOS UI around Claude Code worktrees.
cmux
Choose cmux if you want an open-source terminal multiplexer for agents.
Feature comparison
| Conductor | cmux | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Native macOS GUI | Terminal multiplexer |
| Agent focus | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor | Any CLI agent |
| Worktree per agent | Yes | Optional |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Cross-platform | macOS only | macOS / Linux |
Pricing
Conductor
Free.
cmux
Free / open source.
Using them together
Most teams pick one. If you want broader agent support (40 built-in definitions) plus a built-in editor, browser, and code review, see Agentastic.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular — Conductor or cmux?
They serve different audiences. Conductor for Claude-Code-heavy macOS users; cmux for terminal-first cross-platform users.
What's an alternative to both?
Agentastic — a native macOS workspace with 40 built-in agent definitions, worktree-per-agent isolation, and a built-in editor / browser / diff viewer.
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