Emdash vs Conductor
Quick facts, side by side. Data checked 2026-10-15.
| Emdash | Conductor | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (no paid tier announced) | Free (local); Pro $50/mo; Teams $60/user/mo; Enterprise custom |
| Usage limits | None stated | Cloud workspace hours on Pro not quantified ('a bunch'); cloud sandboxes are 8 CPU / 16 GB; usage-based cloud pricing planned |
| Open source | Yes (Apache-2.0) | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS |
| Mobile app | No | Pro only |
| Automations | Yes | No |
| Agents | Codex, Cursor, Claude Code, Amp, Antigravity, 25+ total | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode |
In short: Emdash: Desktop app running 25+ coding agents in parallel, each in its own git worktree, with scheduled repeat work, a built-in preview browser and SSH remotes.
Conductor: Polished macOS app (Melty Labs, YC S24) for running parallel coding agents in isolated worktrees with checkpoints and rollback; Pro adds cloud workspaces.
Conductor: Polished macOS app (Melty Labs, YC S24) for running parallel coding agents in isolated worktrees with checkpoints and rollback; Pro adds cloud workspaces.
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