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Emdash vs Tern
Emdash: Open-source desktop app for running coding agents in parallel, each in its own Git worktree. Tern: macOS app and cross-platform CLI that run a fleet of coding agents in isolated worktrees.
| Fact | Orchestrator | Orchestrator |
|---|---|---|
| Kind | Orchestrator | Orchestrator |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Source | Open source | Closed source |
| License | Apache-2.0 | proprietary |
| Pricing | Free · Free | Free · Free |
| Model access | Your subscription, Your API key | Your subscription, Your API key |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Linux |
| Interfaces | Desktop | Desktop, CLI, TUI |
| Install | brew install --cask emdash | brew install --cask shubham-1994/tern/tern-desktop |
| GitHub | ★ 6.0k · checked 2026-10-18 | No public repository |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |
| Worktrees | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parallel agents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subagents | ? | ? |
| MCP | ✓ | ? |
| Remote access | ? | ✓ |
| Cloud sandbox | ? | ? |
| Diff review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plan mode | ? | ? |
✓ yes ✗ no ? not verified yet
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