Graft vs Conductor

Graft and Conductor both run parallel AI agents in isolated git worktrees on macOS. The key difference: Graft is a standalone code editor with built-in agents, while Conductor is an orchestration layer that coordinates external tools like Claude Code and Codex. One replaces your editor, the other wraps your existing CLI agents.

Feature
Graft
Conductor
Architecture
Standalone AI-native code editor with built-in agents
Orchestration app that wraps Claude Code and Codex CLI agents
Agent isolation
Parallel agents in isolated git worktrees
Parallel agents in isolated git worktrees
Code editing
Full built-in editor with syntax highlighting, file tree, tabs, inline diffs
No built-in editor. You review diffs and merge from the orchestrator UI
Model support
Claude, Codex, Gemini, and dozens more. Bring your own API keys
Claude Code and Codex. Requires separate subscriptions to those tools
Code review
AI reviews surface bugs and suggest fixes directly in the diff view
Diff review for agent outputs, no built-in AI code review
Pricing
Free tier with BYOK, Pro at $20/month. Self-contained
Free app, but requires paid Claude Code or Codex subscriptions
Platform
macOS
macOS (Apple Silicon required)

Why developers choose Graft

  • All-in-one experience with code editor, agents, terminal, and git in a single app rather than orchestrating separate CLI tools
  • Built-in code editing with syntax highlighting, file tree, and inline diff review. No need to switch to another editor
  • Broader model support. Use Claude, Codex, Gemini, and dozens more through a single interface with your own API keys
  • Self-contained pricing. One subscription covers everything, versus paying separately for Claude Code and Codex subscriptions

Frequently asked questions

How is Graft different from Conductor?

Graft is a standalone code editor with built-in AI agents. Conductor is an orchestration layer that coordinates external CLI tools like Claude Code and Codex. Both use git worktrees for parallel agent isolation, but Graft gives you the full development environment in one app (editor, agents, terminal, and git) while Conductor requires you to already have Claude Code or Codex installed and subscribed.

Do both Graft and Conductor use git worktrees?

Yes. Both Graft and Conductor isolate parallel agents in separate git worktrees so that multiple agents can work simultaneously without conflicts. This is a shared architectural approach. The difference is that Graft builds the editor and agents into one app, while Conductor wraps external agent tools.

Is Conductor really free?

The Conductor app itself is free, but it requires active subscriptions to Claude Code and/or Codex to function. Graft's Free tier is self-contained and includes limited AI tokens and bring-your-own API keys with no additional subscriptions needed.

Which should I choose if I already use Claude Code?

If you're happy with Claude Code as your primary coding tool and want to run multiple instances in parallel, Conductor adds that orchestration layer for free. If you want a dedicated code editor with built-in agents, broader model support, and an integrated development environment, Graft is the more complete solution.

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