# Conductor — AI Coding Tool Review & Pricing

> Conductor is a Mac app for running parallel Claude Code, Codex and Cursor agents in isolated Git-worktree workspaces, with a review and merge workflow. Meta acquired Conductor on November 4, 2026, and new sign-ups and downloads are closed. Cloud becomes read-only November 13 and shuts down November 20, 2026, when Cloud data deletion begins. The local app receives new models and critical fixes until early 2027, then winds down and all user data is deleted.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/conductor · Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Category: AI-Native IDEs & Editors · Published by dosa.dev

## At a glance

- **Tool**: Conductor
- **Company**: Melty Labs (Meta)
- **Category**: [AI-Native IDEs & Editors](https://ai.dosa.dev/category/ai-ides)
- **Pricing model**: N/a
- **Official website**: https://www.conductor.build
- **Status**: winding-down

## Key features

- Parallel coding agents in isolated Git worktrees on Mac
- Claude Code, Codex and Cursor support
- Review and merge changes from agent workspaces
- Transfer cloud workspaces and chats to local via right-click > Transfer to local
- Export all data via Settings > Account > Export data

## Pricing

**Model**: N/a

New sign-ups, downloads and upgrades closed November 4, 2026. Existing Pro users retain Pro features for free; active Cloud subscribers will be refunded. Historical plan prices are no longer an available purchase offer.

## Who it is for

- **Best for**: Existing users exporting their data and finishing local work while planning a migration.
- **Not ideal for**: New users, teams starting a long-term workflow, or anyone needing Conductor Cloud after November 20, 2026.

## Verdict

Export before November 20 and evaluate a replacement now. Local access is a temporary migration window, not a long-term alternative to the closing Cloud service.

## Recent updates

Meta acquired Conductor on November 4, 2026. New sign-ups and downloads are closed. Cloud is read-only from November 13 and shuts down November 20, 2026, with data deletion beginning then. Local updates continue until early 2027, when the app winds down and all user data is deleted.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Conductor free?

Conductor is N/a. New sign-ups, downloads and upgrades closed November 4, 2026. Existing Pro users retain Pro features for free; active Cloud subscribers will be refunded. Historical plan prices are no longer an available purchase offer. Check the official site for current plans.

### Is Conductor open source?

Conductor is not listed as open source on ai.dosa.dev - it is N/a.

### How much does Conductor cost?

New sign-ups, downloads and upgrades closed November 4, 2026. Existing Pro users retain Pro features for free; active Cloud subscribers will be refunded. Historical plan prices are no longer an available purchase offer. Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.

### Who is Conductor best for?

Existing users exporting their data and finishing local work while planning a migration.

### Who is Conductor not ideal for?

New users, teams starting a long-term workflow, or anyone needing Conductor Cloud after November 20, 2026.

### What are the best Conductor alternatives?

The closest Conductor alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Cursor, Devin, Trae - all listed under AI-Native IDEs & Editors.

### Who makes Conductor?

Conductor is developed by Melty Labs (Meta). It is listed in the AI-Native IDEs & Editors category on ai.dosa.dev.

## Top alternatives

- [Cursor](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cursor) (Freemium) — Developers building complex software who want a deep, agentic integration into their development lifecycle, specifically those comfortable using Grok and Composer models.
- [Devin](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/devin) (Freemium) — Well-scoped engineering tasks such as bug fixes, writing unit tests, code refactoring, and implementing specific feature requests.
- [Trae](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/trae) (Freemium) — Solo developers, students, and founders focused on cost-effective rapid prototyping, MVPs, and everyday AI-assisted coding tasks.
- [Zed](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/zed) (Freemium) — Developers who prioritize editor performance, require privacy-focused AI workflows, or want to integrate their own AI API keys and agents into a collaborative environment.
- [Delta](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/delta) (Freemium) — Teams that want agent conversations, code changes and review in one shared place, especially those already using Zed or looking to replace pull-request-centred review with threads.
- [PearAI](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/pearai) (Freemium) — Solo builders, indie developers, and students looking for a familiar, open-source AI-first coding environment with flexible model control.
- Full alternatives guide: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/conductor/alternatives