macOS and Windows
Run the same governed workflows on either platform, so the whole team is covered—not just the Mac users.
Conductor alternative
A Conductor alternative with Windows, more agents, and governance.
Conductor nailed the local, bring-your-own-subscription way to run coding agents on a Mac. Ozthra AI Relay takes the same idea cross-platform and adds the governance teams need: approvals, policy, audit, and guarded PR handoff.
macOS + Windows More agents Governance & audit Bring your own subscription
Running agents locally on your own subscription is exactly right. Teams usually need two more things next: Windows support and real governance—approvals, policy, and audit.
Side by side
Ozthra AI Relay vs. Conductor
Both run coding agents locally with your own subscription. They differ on platform reach, vendor breadth, and governance.
| Capability | Ozthra AI Relay | Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS + Windows | macOS (per Conductor's public docs, as of this writing) |
| Agents | Codex, Claude Code, Grok CLI, Copilot, Cursor, generic CLIs, local models | Primarily Claude Code + Codex (per Conductor's public docs, as of this writing) |
| Your subscription | Bring your own; $0 / forever to start; no usage meter | Bring your own (the app is free) |
| Execution model | Schema-driven multi-step workflows, triggers, multi-root worktrees | Parallel agents, each in an isolated git worktree |
| Governance | Ozthra adds approvals, policy, repo allow-lists, audit/replay, and guarded PR handoff | Focused on parallel local runs (per Conductor's public docs, as of this writing) |
| Team features | Shared templates, personas, redacted dashboard (Team plan) | Individual-developer focus (per Conductor's public docs, as of this writing) |
| Best for | Teams needing cross-platform reach plus governance | Solo Mac developers running agents in parallel |
Why teams choose Ozthra
The same local idea—plus reach and control
More agents, one workflow
Coordinate Codex, Claude Code, Grok CLI, Copilot, Cursor, generic CLIs, and local models—not just two.
Governance and audit
Approvals, policy, repo allow-lists, local audit/replay, and guarded PR handoff for teams that need control.
A fair view
When Conductor is the better fit.
Conductor is a genuinely good, lightweight tool for a solo developer on macOS who wants to run Claude Code and Codex in parallel with very little setup. If that is you, it is hard to beat. Ozthra AI Relay is the better fit when you also need Windows, more vendors in one workflow, team templates, and governance or audit you can show a security reviewer.
Choose Conductor for fast, solo, Mac-only parallel agents.
Choose Ozthra for cross-platform teams that need governance.
Both keep your code and subscription on your own machine.
FAQ
Conductor alternative: common questions
How is Ozthra AI Relay different from Conductor?
Conductor is a local macOS app for running multiple coding agents in parallel, each in its own git worktree, using your own Claude/Codex login. Ozthra AI Relay shares that local, bring-your-own-subscription philosophy and adds Windows support, a broader set of agents, schema-driven workflows, and governance—approvals, policy, audit, and guarded PR handoff.
Does Ozthra run on Windows?
Yes. Ozthra AI Relay is a desktop app for both macOS and Windows. Conductor is macOS-only.
Do both let me use my own AI subscription?
Yes. Both run official agents under your own account and subscription. Ozthra adds a $0 / forever tier to start and never meters your local runs; you only ever pay your model provider directly.
What governance does Ozthra add?
Human approval gates before any push or PR, repository allow-lists, risky-command rejection, permission modes, full local audit history with diff and terminal replay, and guarded GitHub PR handoff.
When is Conductor the better choice?
Conductor is an excellent, lightweight choice for a solo developer on macOS who wants to run Claude Code and Codex in parallel with minimal setup. Choose Ozthra AI Relay when you also need Windows, more vendors, team workflows, and governance or audit.
Early access
Local agents—now with Windows and governance.
Ozthra AI Relay is live in early access on macOS (Windows in development). Bring your own agents and subscriptions, and add the governance your team needs.