# Conductor vs Macroscope

> Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace
> Macroscope: AI code review, agent orchestration and engineering status updates for GitHub teams

- Conductor profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/conductor
- Macroscope profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/macroscope
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/conductor-vs-macroscope
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Conductor and Macroscope are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Conductor is available on macOS. Only Macroscope is available on Web, CLI and Slack App.

### 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.

### Choose Macroscope if

- You want a tool built for Teams on GitHub that merge a high volume of PRs, including agent-written ones, and want automated review and visibility into shipped work.
- Usage-based pricing with no per-seat fee, so cost follows review volume rather than headcount.
- $100 in free usage for each new workspace and 1,000 free Agent credits per month.

## Pricing

| | Conductor | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0.05 |

## Features

| Feature | Conductor | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-Agent Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Diff Viewer and Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Git Worktree Isolation | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud Workspaces | Yes | Not listed |
| Multiplayer Collaboration | Yes | Not listed |
| Conductor API | Yes | Not listed |
| iOS App and Remote Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Checks | Yes | Not listed |
| Code Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Fix It For Me | Not listed | Yes |
| Approvability | Not listed | Yes |
| Check Run Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Status | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent | Limited | Yes |
| Murmur (beta) | Not listed | Yes |
| Macroscope CLI | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Conductor | Macroscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## 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.

## Macroscope strengths

- Usage-based pricing with no per-seat fee, so cost follows review volume rather than headcount.
- $100 in free usage for each new workspace and 1,000 free Agent credits per month.
- Reviews use full-repository context rather than only the diff.
- Covers review, auto-approval, fix PRs and status reporting under one balance.
- Free credits available for qualified non-commercial open source projects.

## Macroscope limitations

- Monthly cost is hard to predict up front because it depends on KB reviewed, commits and agent credits.
- Documented setup is built around GitHub; no GitLab or Bitbucket support is stated.
- Murmur is still in beta.
- Benchmark claims of leading detection rates come from the vendor's own MacroscopeBench, not an independent test.

## FAQ

**Is Conductor better than Macroscope?**

It depends on your workflow. 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. Macroscope is built for Teams on GitHub that merge a high volume of PRs, including agent-written ones, and want automated review and visibility into shipped work.

**What are the key feature differences between Conductor and Macroscope?**

Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace. Macroscope: AI code review, agent orchestration and engineering status updates for GitHub teams.

**Does Conductor or Macroscope have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Conductor or Macroscope?**

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