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Paneherd vs Superset
Superset describes itself as an agentic IDE for running Claude Code, Codex and other CLI agents in parallel, each in its own workspace, on your own subscriptions.
Short answer: Superset is a desktop app that gives each agent task its own worktree, with a diff viewer, browser and PR workflow, on macOS. Paneherd is an extension that keeps agents in the VS Code or Cursor window you already have open, works on Windows, and does not manage branches for you.
| Superset | Paneherd | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Desktop app | VS Code and Cursor extension |
| Platforms | macOS; experimental Linux build; Windows not yet | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Agents | About 21 listed as supported; any CLI agent works | Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI |
| Isolation | A git worktree and branch per task | None of its own; works with worktrees you create |
| Review changes | Diff viewer with comments, then commit and push | Your editor's git tools |
| Extras | In-app browser, PR feedback, automations, setup scripts, SDK | Broadcast, permission inbox and conflict guard (Pro), usage limits, phone remote |
| Mobile | iPhone and iPad with Superset Pro | Phone web page, no app |
| License and price | Elastic License 2.0; the README says the desktop app is free | Free to 4 panes; Pro is a one-time purchase |
Where Superset is the better choice
- You want a branch and workspace created per task, with review, commit and PR handled in one app.
- You use macOS and like a dedicated app.
- You want scheduled or event-driven agents.
Where Paneherd is the better choice
- You work on Windows or Linux.
- You want to stay in VS Code or Cursor rather than switch to another app.
- You want a Claude Code permission inbox, a conflict guard or usage limits per pane.
Paneherd is not for you if
- You want every task on its own branch managed for you.
- You want a built-in diff viewer and browser.
- You do not use VS Code or Cursor.
Can you use both?
Often yes. Paneherd runs the CLIs you already have, so it can sit next to Superset rather than replace it. See also the full comparison.