# Augment Code vs Conductor

> Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase
> Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace

- Augment Code profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/augment-code
- Conductor profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/conductor
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/augment-code-vs-conductor
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Augment Code and Conductor are both Coding AI tools. Conductor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.0 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Only Conductor has a free plan or trial. Only Augment Code is available on Web, CLI and VS Code Extension. Only Conductor is available on macOS and offers an API.

### Choose Augment Code if

- You want a tool built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases.
- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Augment Code | Conductor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $20 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Augment Code | Conductor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmos Agent Platform | Yes | Not listed |
| Automated Code Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Ticket to PR | Yes | Not listed |
| Context Engine | Yes | Not listed |
| Auggie CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| IDE Extensions | Yes | Not listed |
| Vulnerability Remediation and Incident Response | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP and Multi-Model Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Parallel Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-Agent Support | Not listed | Yes |
| Diff Viewer and Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Git Worktree Isolation | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud Workspaces | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiplayer Collaboration | Not listed | Yes |
| Conductor API | Not listed | Yes |
| iOS App and Remote Control | Not listed | Yes |
| Checks | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Augment Code | Conductor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |

## Augment Code strengths

- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal, so teams are not tied to one editor.
- Triggers from GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Jira, schedules and webhooks.
- Usage pooled across up to 50 seats with no per-seat charge on Standard and Business.

## Augment Code limitations

- No free tier or trial is listed on the pricing page.
- Usage-based billing with a 40% fee on LLM spend makes monthly cost harder to predict than flat per-seat plans.
- Third-party reviews describe credit and usage pricing as confusing and a source of cost anxiety.
- Key security items (SSO, SCIM, CMEK, ISO 42001) are Enterprise-only.

## Conductor strengths

- 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.

## Conductor limitations

- 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.

## FAQ

**Is Augment Code better than Conductor?**

It depends on your workflow. Augment Code is built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases. 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 Augment Code and Conductor?**

Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase. Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace.

**Does Augment Code or Conductor have a free plan?**

Conductor has a free plan or trial; Augment Code is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Conductor?**

Augment Code starts at $20 and Conductor starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.