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Dispatcher vs Superset

Superset is an open-source, terminal-first app for running many CLI agents at once, each in its own git worktree, with attention signals when an agent needs you. Dispatcher covers the same parallel-agent core and wraps it in a fuller workflow: tasks that come from Slack, GitHub, and Linear, review before every PR, stacked pull requests, a knowledge base, and per-agent MCP and skills management.

Last reviewed October 14, 2026 from Superset's public site and docs.

At a glance

Choose Dispatcher if

  • You want tasks and intake (Slack, GitHub, Linear) connected to the agents, not just terminals
  • Your team needs Windows support today
  • You ship large changes as stacked pull requests
  • You want a shared board and knowledge base for the team

Choose Superset if

  • Open source is a hard requirement
  • You prefer a terminal-first tool and do review in your own editor

Feature comparison

“Not listed” means Superset's public material does not mention it, not that it is missing.

FeatureDispatcherSuperset
Runs several agents in parallelYesYes
Isolation modelGit worktree and branch per taskGit worktree per task
Supported agents12 agent CLIs, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro, OpenCode, Antigravity, and GrokAny CLI agent, such as Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode
PlatformsmacOS and Windows (Linux planned)macOS (Windows and Linux untested)
Issue intakeYes: GitHub, Linear, SlackNot listed
Slack mention to taskYesNot listed
Diff review before PRYes: Diff next to the agent's terminalPartly: Diffs; opens in your editor
Stacked PRs (GitHub Stacks)Yes: Built-in gh stack flowNot listed
Task board and planningYes: Projects, cycles, roadmaps, review queueNot listed
Team docs synced to agentsYes: Synced into .dispatcher/contextNot listed
MCP and skills per agentYes: Harnesses screenNot listed
Source codeClosed sourceOpen source
PriceFree for local use; paid plans for cloud sync and teamsFree and open source; see site for paid plans

Key differences

Terminal tool or workflow tool

Superset is a terminal built for many agents. Dispatcher includes terminals too, but organizes them around tasks: every agent session belongs to a task with a scope, attached docs, a diff, and a pull request.

Planning and intake

Dispatcher has a task board with projects and cycles, and pulls work in from Slack, GitHub, and Linear. In Superset, tasks start from what you type into a terminal.

Openness

Superset is open source. Dispatcher is closed source, and keeps repository code, diffs, and terminal output on your machine.

Questions

Is Dispatcher a Superset alternative?
Yes. Both run CLI coding agents in parallel git worktrees. Dispatcher adds task intake from Slack, GitHub, and Linear, a board, a knowledge base, and stacked PRs.
Is Dispatcher open source?
No. Superset is open source; Dispatcher is not. Dispatcher is free for local use, and your code stays on your machine.
Do both support Claude Code and Codex?
Yes. Both run the agent CLIs you already have installed.

More comparisons

Superset is a trademark of Superset. This page compares publicly available information as of October 14, 2026; products change quickly, so check Superset's site for current details. Spotted something out of date? Email support@getdispatcher.dev.

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Dispatcher vs Superset (2026): parallel coding agents compared