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Amp vs Conductor

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Amp and Conductor are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Amp is available on Web, Windows and Linux.

Best overall

Conductor

  • Software Engineers
  • Engineering Teams
  • Technical Founders
  • Developers already using Claude Code or Codex

Choose Amp if

  • You want a tool built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session.
  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.

Choose Conductor if

  • You want a tool built for running several agent tasks in parallel on one repository, reviewing agent diffs side by side, moving agent work between local and cloud workspaces.
  • The Free plan covers local parallel agents with no Conductor fee.
  • Supports four agent CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode) rather than a single vendor.
Best for beginners
Amp
Best for business
Amp

Features

18 features compared.

  • Orbs
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • Portals
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • Event-driven wake-ups
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • Multiplayer
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Limited
  • Changes tab
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • The Dial
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • Puck
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • CLI and runners
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • amp sync
    Amp
    Available
    Conductor
    Not available
  • Parallel Agents
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Multi-Agent Support
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Diff Viewer and Review
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Git Worktree Isolation
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Cloud Workspaces
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Multiplayer Collaboration
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Conductor API
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • iOS App and Remote Control
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available
  • Checks
    Amp
    Not available
    Conductor
    Available

Limited means partial support or a paid add-on.

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Amp
    Freemium
    Conductor
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Amp
    Yes
    Conductor
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Amp
    $0
    Conductor
    $0
  • Plans
    Amp
    4 plans
    Conductor
    4 plans

Amp plans

  • Hobby

    $0

    Free tier with all product features

    • Pay-as-you-go orbs
    • free own runners
    • bring your own keys
    • public and private repositories

  • Individual (Megawatt)

    $20/month

    Paid individual tier with included orb time

    • 45,000 minutes of orb time
    • bring your own keys
    • no Amp token fees or limits
    • custom domains for portals
    • sticker pack

  • Teams

    $0/user/mo

    No extra charge; members hold Hobby, Megawatt or Gigawatt tiers

    • Thread sharing
    • multiplayer
    • permissions
    • shared portals
    • plugins and skills
    • user analytics
    • pooled credits
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Pooled credits for large organizations

    • SCIM sync
    • spend limits
    • audit logs
    • MCP access controls
    • IP allowlisting
    • regional endpoints
    • priority support

Conductor plans

  • Free

    $0

    Local parallel agents on a Mac

    • Run multiple coding agents in parallel
    • local workspaces on your Mac
    • frontier and open source models
    • bring your own subscriptions and keys

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $50/month

    Individuals who want cloud workspaces

    • Everything in Free
    • cloud workspaces
    • Multiplayer with up to 5 Pro users
    • Conductor API
    • mobile app

  • Teams

    $60/user/mo

    Teams needing collaboration and admin controls

    • Everything in Pro
    • live collaboration for teams of any size
    • admin portal
    • centralized billing

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Organizations with security and procurement needs

    • Everything in Teams
    • DPA
    • purchase-order billing
    • SAML SSO and SCIM
    • custom security and privacy settings
    • SLA with dedicated support

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Amp
7.9overall
Conductor
8.0overall

Amp leads in 2 categories and Conductor in 1, with 2 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Conductor leads by 0.7
    Amp
    7.5
    Conductor
    8.2

  • Feature Depth

    Amp leads by 0.2
    Amp
    8.5
    Conductor
    8.3

  • Value for Money

    Amp leads by 0.1
    Amp
    7.5
    Conductor
    7.4

  • Performance & Speed

    Tied
    Amp
    8.0
    Conductor
    8.0

  • Documentation & Support

    Tied
    Amp
    8.0
    Conductor
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Amp

Pros

  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
  • Works across web, Mac, terminal and CI runners, with event triggers from Linear, GitHub and schedules.
  • Multiplayer orbs let teammates share an agent, terminal and running app.
  • Teams plan adds SSO, pooled credits and shared model routing at no extra seat charge.

Cons

  • The Mac app requires macOS 26 or later and the Mac and iOS apps are labelled beta.
  • No App Store iOS release yet; mobile access is through TestFlight.
  • Orb rates, overage behaviour and Gigawatt pricing are not published on the pricing page.
  • Pay-as-you-go orbs on the free tier make costs less predictable than a flat subscription.

Conductor

Pros

  • The Free plan covers local parallel agents with no Conductor fee.
  • Supports four agent CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode) rather than a single vendor.
  • Git worktree isolation per task keeps concurrent agent changes separate.
  • SOC 2 Type II attestation and SAML SSO/SCIM on Enterprise suit security reviews.
  • Frequent releases: the changelog shows versions 0.89 to 0.91 between late September and mid-October 2026.

Cons

  • Local use is Mac-only; no Windows or Linux desktop app is listed.
  • Pro at $50 per month and Teams at $60 per user per month are priced above many AI coding subscriptions, and agent usage is billed separately.
  • The pricing page does not state how many cloud hours are included, and usage-based cloud pricing is planned.
  • Pro Multiplayer organizations are capped at 5 Pro users.

Platforms

  • Web
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • Windows
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Supported
  • iOS
    Amp
    Not supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • Android
    Amp
    Not supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • API
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Amp
    Supported
    Conductor
    Not supported

Integrations

Amp

11 integrations
  • Linear
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • MCP
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Zed
  • Neovim
  • ChatGPT subscription
  • Claude subscription

Conductor

7 integrations
  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • OpenCode
  • GitHub
  • Linear
  • MCP

Company

  • Company
    Amp
    Amp Frontier Corporation
    Conductor
    Melty Labs
  • Founded
    Amp
    2025
    Conductor
    2024
  • Headquarters
    Amp
    San Francisco, CA
    Conductor
    San Francisco, CA
  • Listing
    Amp
    Claimed
    Conductor
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Amp better than Conductor?

It depends on your workflow. Amp is built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session. Conductor is built for running several agent tasks in parallel on one repository, reviewing agent diffs side by side, moving agent work between local and cloud workspaces.

What are the key feature differences between Amp and Conductor?

Amp: Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop. Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace.

Does Amp or Conductor have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Amp is freemium and Conductor is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Amp or Conductor?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.