Whose agent
Mux ships its own agent that talks to many model providers. Dispatcher orchestrates the agent CLIs you already use, with their own logins, plans, and behavior.
Dispatcher vs Mux
Mux is Coder's open-source multiplexer for running several agent workspaces side by side, locally, in git worktrees, or on remote machines over SSH, with its own provider-agnostic agent. Dispatcher instead drives the agent CLIs you already use, such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, and adds intake, a board, a knowledge base, and stacked PRs.
At a glance
Choose Dispatcher if
- You want to keep using Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and other agent CLIs as they are
- You want Slack, GitHub, and Linear intake and a shared board
- You ship large changes as stacked PRs
Choose Mux if
- You run on Coder workspaces or need agents on remote machines
- You want one agent that can switch between many model providers
Feature comparison
“Not listed” means Mux's public material does not mention it, not that it is missing.
| Feature | Dispatcher | Mux |
|---|---|---|
| Runs several agents in parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Isolation model | Git worktree and branch per task | Local, git worktree, or SSH workspace |
| Supported agents | 12 agent CLIs, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro, OpenCode, Antigravity, and Grok | Built-in agent; many model providers |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows (Linux planned) | Desktop and browser |
| Issue intake | Yes: GitHub, Linear, Slack | Not listed |
| Slack mention to task | Yes | Not listed |
| Diff review before PR | Yes: Diff next to the agent's terminal | Partly: Git divergence view |
| Stacked PRs (GitHub Stacks) | Yes: Built-in gh stack flow | Not listed |
| Task board and planning | Yes: Projects, cycles, roadmaps, review queue | Not listed |
| Team docs synced to agents | Yes: Synced into .dispatcher/context | Not listed |
| MCP and skills per agent | Yes: Harnesses screen | Not listed |
| Source code | Closed source | Open source (AGPL-3.0) |
| Price | Free for local use; paid plans for cloud sync and teams | Free and open source; enterprise via Coder |
Key differences
Remote work
Mux can run workspaces over SSH and fits Coder's governed environments. Dispatcher runs agents on your machine, in your repository.
Questions
Is Dispatcher a Mux alternative?
Yes, for teams that want to run their existing agent CLIs in parallel worktrees with intake, review, and stacked PRs. Mux is the better fit for Coder environments and remote SSH workspaces.
More comparisons
- Dispatcher vs ConductorA Mac app for running Claude Code and Codex agents in parallel worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs SupersetAn open-source terminal for running many CLI coding agents in parallel worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs Vibe KanbanAn open-source kanban board that runs coding agents in worktrees from its cards.
- Dispatcher vs Claude SquadAn open-source terminal UI that runs agents in tmux sessions and git worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs SculptorA desktop UI for Claude Code that runs each agent in its own Docker container.
- Dispatcher vs NimbalystThe successor to Crystal: parallel Claude Code and Codex sessions on a visual board.
- Dispatcher vs EmdashAn open-source agentic development environment for many CLI agents in worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs OrcaAn open-source agent development environment with worktrees, terminals, and a browser per task.
- Dispatcher vs TraycerA spec-driven planning extension for VS Code that hands plans to your coding agent.
Mux is a trademark of Coder. This page compares publicly available information as of October 14, 2026; products change quickly, so check Mux's site for current details. Spotted something out of date? Email support@getdispatcher.dev.
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