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Conductor vs OpenAI Codex

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

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OpenAI Codex

OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud

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Verdict

Conductor and OpenAI Codex are both Coding AI tools. OpenAI Codex scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only OpenAI Codex is available on Web, Windows and Linux.

Best overall

OpenAI Codex

  • Software developers
  • Engineering teams
  • Enterprise engineering organizations
  • Open-source maintainers

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 OpenAI Codex if

  • You want a tool built for delegating coding tasks to an agent.
  • Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier.
  • Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license.
Best for beginners
Conductor
Best for business
Conductor

Features

19 features compared.

  • Parallel Agents
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Multi-Agent Support
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Diff Viewer and Review
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Git Worktree Isolation
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Cloud Workspaces
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Multiplayer Collaboration
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Conductor API
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • iOS App and Remote Control
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Checks
    Conductor
    Available
    OpenAI Codex
    Not available
  • Codex CLI
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • IDE extension
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Desktop app
    Conductor
    Limited
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Cloud tasks
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Code review
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Non-interactive mode
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • MCP, skills and plugins
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Subagents and web search
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Session resume and images
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    Available
  • Mobile remote control
    Conductor
    Not available
    OpenAI Codex
    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
    Conductor
    Freemium
    OpenAI Codex
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Conductor
    Yes
    OpenAI Codex
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Conductor
    $0
    OpenAI Codex
    $0
  • Plans
    Conductor
    4 plans
    OpenAI Codex
    7 plans

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

OpenAI Codex plans

  • Free

    $0

    Quick coding tasks

    • GPT-6 Luna in the desktop app
    • Subject to rollout

  • Go

    $8/month

    Lightweight coding tasks

    • GPT-6 Luna in the desktop app

  • Plus

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Focused coding sessions

    • Web
    • CLI
    • IDE and iOS access
    • Automatic code review and Slack
    • GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna
    • Can add credits

  • Pro

    $100/month

    Plans at $100, $200 or $500 per month

    • Everything in Plus
    • No five-hour limit currently
    • Ultrafast mode on the $500 plan

  • Business

    $25/user/mo

    2 or more users; $20 per user per month when billed annually

    • Desktop and mobile apps
    • Larger cloud VMs
    • Add-on credits
    • SAML SSO and MFA
    • No training on business data by default

  • Enterprise & Edu

    Custom/user/mo

    Contact sales

    • Priority request processing
    • SCIM
    • EKM and RBAC
    • User analytics
    • Compliance API audit logs
    • Retention and residency controls

  • API Key

    Pay-as-you-go/usage

    Billed at OpenAI API pricing

    • Codex in the CLI
    • SDK and IDE extension
    • No cloud features
    • Models depend on the API key

Our ratings

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

Conductor
8.0overall
OpenAI Codex
8.5overall

Conductor leads in 0 categories and OpenAI Codex in 2.

  • Ease of Use

    OpenAI Codex leads by 0.1
    Conductor
    8.2
    OpenAI Codex
    8.3

  • Feature Depth

    Conductor
    8.3
    OpenAI Codex
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    OpenAI Codex leads by 0.6
    Conductor
    7.4
    OpenAI Codex
    8.0

  • Performance & Speed

    Conductor
    8.0
    OpenAI Codex
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Conductor
    8.0
    OpenAI Codex
    Not rated

  • Code Generation

    Conductor
    Not rated
    OpenAI Codex
    9.0

  • Agentic Autonomy

    Conductor
    Not rated
    OpenAI Codex
    8.8

  • Ecosystem & Integrations

    Conductor
    Not rated
    OpenAI Codex
    8.5

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

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.

OpenAI Codex

Pros

  • Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier
  • Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Available in the terminal, VS Code-based editors, the ChatGPT desktop app and the cloud
  • Supports MCP, skills, plugins and subagents
  • API-key option lets teams pay at API rates instead of a subscription

Cons

  • Plus has message limits per five hours that vary widely by model
  • Cloud features are not available on the API Key plan
  • Higher usage needs Pro, which starts at $100 per month
  • Free and Go plans offer only GPT-6 Luna in the desktop app

Platforms

  • Web
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • Windows
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • macOS
    Conductor
    Supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • iOS
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Not supported
  • Android
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Not supported
  • API
    Conductor
    Supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • CLI
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • VS Code Extension
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Conductor
    Not supported
    OpenAI Codex
    Supported

Integrations

Conductor

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

OpenAI Codex

8 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Xcode
  • JetBrains IDEs
  • MCP

Company

  • Company
    Conductor
    Melty Labs
    OpenAI Codex
    Not listed
  • Founded
    Conductor
    2024
    OpenAI Codex
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Conductor
    San Francisco, CA
    OpenAI Codex
    Not listed
  • Monthly users
    Conductor
    Not listed
    OpenAI Codex
    4M+ weekly users
  • Listing
    Conductor
    Claimed
    OpenAI Codex
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Conductor better than OpenAI Codex?

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. OpenAI Codex is built for delegating coding tasks to an agent.

What are the key feature differences between Conductor and OpenAI Codex?

Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace. OpenAI Codex: OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud.

Does Conductor or OpenAI Codex have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Conductor or OpenAI Codex?

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