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Maestro vs Codex
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Maestro
8.0AI agent command center
Codex
8.0OpenAI's Codex desktop app for managing coding agents
| Metric | Maestro | Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 323 | 7.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 4.0K | 18.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 6.0K | 19.9K |
| Version | 0.15.4,0.15.4-RC | 26.429.61741 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.5K | 64.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 243 | 8.6K |
| Open Issues | 122 | 1.8K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 20, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Reviews
Maestro
Maestro is an AI agent command center designed for managing and orchestrating complex workflows. It offers cross-platform support, a modular design, and integrations with various AI tools, making it ideal for developers and teams focused on AI-driven projects.
Maestro is an AI agent command center for managing and orchestrating complex workflows.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for Linux and macOS
- + Modular design allows for flexible workflow management
- + Real-time monitoring and orchestration capabilities
Cons
- - Learning curve for new users
- - Limited user interface customization options
Codex
Codex is OpenAI's desktop app for managing coding agents, offering real-time code analysis and terminal integration. It's a lightweight tool for developers to enhance coding efficiency.
Manages coding agents with features like real-time code analysis and terminal integration.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Seamless terminal integration
- + Real-time code analysis
- + Customizable for user needs
- + Actively developed with frequent updates
Cons
- - Sign-in issues reported by some users
- - Occasional routing problems to older versions