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AgentsRoom vs Conductor

Conductor is a well-funded macOS app for orchestrating parallel AI coding agents with git worktree isolation. AgentsRoom takes a different approach: a visual command center for all your projects, with specialized roles, mobile companion, and full agent lifecycle management.

Both tools let you run multiple Claude agents in parallel on macOS. The difference is in scope: Conductor focuses on task orchestration and code review, while AgentsRoom gives you a complete multi-project IDE with 13 specialized roles, macOS notifications, drag & drop organization, and a mobile companion app.

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AgentsRoom: all your projects and agents in one visual interface

The difference at a glance

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With Conductor

  • -Focused on parallel task execution: assign tasks to agents and review their output
  • -Git worktree isolation: each agent works in a separate branch copy
  • -Single-project workflow: orchestrate agents within one repository
  • -No macOS notifications: you monitor agents from the dashboard
  • -No agent roles: all agents have the same capabilities
  • -No mobile companion: desktop-only workflow
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With AgentsRoom

  • +Full visual IDE: see all agents across all projects at a glance
  • +Built-in terminal per agent with real-time status tracking
  • +Multi-project management: switch between projects in one click
  • +macOS notifications: get alerted when agents finish or need input
  • +13 specialized roles: DevOps, Frontend, Backend, QA, Architect, and more
  • +Mobile companion app (iOS/Android) with E2EE relay for remote monitoring

Feature-by-feature comparison

How AgentsRoom and Conductor stack up on the features that matter for managing Claude agents.

FeatureAgentsRoomConductor
Visual GUI✓✓
Agent status (thinking/done/stuck)✓✓
macOS notifications✓✗
Multi-project management✓✗
Built-in terminal per agent✓✓
Edit CLAUDE.md from UI✓✗
Drag & drop organization✓✗
Specialized agent roles (13+)✓✗
Model per agent (Opus/Sonnet/Haiku)✓✗
Mobile companion app✓✗
Setup time30 sec~2 min

See AgentsRoom in action

Watch how AgentsRoom manages multiple Claude agents across projects with a full visual interface.

When Conductor might be the better choice

We believe in honest comparisons. Here are scenarios where Conductor could be a better fit.

You need strict git worktree isolation

Conductor's core design revolves around git worktrees. Each agent works on a fully isolated branch copy. If strict workspace isolation is your top priority, Conductor handles this natively.

You use Codex alongside Claude

Conductor supports both Claude Code and Codex agents. If you want to orchestrate agents from different providers in the same workflow, Conductor offers that flexibility.

You want built-in code review

Conductor includes a code review interface to review and merge agent changes. If your workflow centers on reviewing AI-generated code before merging, this is a useful built-in feature.

Getting started takes 30 seconds

AgentsRoom works with your existing projects. No migration needed.

01

Download AgentsRoom

Download the macOS app from agentsroom.dev. One file, no installer, no dependencies.

02

Add your projects

Drag your project folders into AgentsRoom. Your existing CLAUDE.md files are detected automatically.

03

Launch your agents

Create agents with specialized roles, assign models, and start coding. All with visual status tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What is Conductor?+
Conductor (conductor.build) is a macOS application by Melty Labs that orchestrates multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code and Codex) working in parallel. It uses git worktrees to isolate each agent's workspace and provides a dashboard to monitor agent activity and review their changes.
How does AgentsRoom differ from Conductor?+
While both tools let you run multiple Claude agents in parallel on macOS, they have different focuses. Conductor is task-oriented: you assign tasks and review code. AgentsRoom is project-oriented: you manage agents across multiple projects with visual status tracking, 13 specialized roles, macOS notifications, drag & drop organization, and a mobile companion app for remote monitoring.
Does AgentsRoom support git worktree isolation like Conductor?+
AgentsRoom runs Claude Code agents in their project directories directly, the same way you'd run them from the terminal. You can use git worktrees manually if you want isolation. Conductor automates worktree creation as part of its core workflow.
Can I use both AgentsRoom and Conductor?+
Yes. They solve different problems. You could use Conductor for specific parallelized tasks within a single repo, and AgentsRoom as your daily command center to manage agents across all your projects with status tracking and notifications.
Is AgentsRoom free?+
AgentsRoom has a free tier with 3 projects and unlimited agents. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited projects and additional features. You bring your own Claude API key or Claude subscription.

Try AgentsRoom today

Download and manage all your Claude agents in 30 seconds. Free for 3 projects.

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