Is Baton or Parallel Code cheaper?

Baton is Freemium, while Parallel Code is Open Source.

Can I use both Baton and Parallel Code?

Yes — many teams use multiple AI tools together. There's no restriction on using both Baton and Parallel Code side by side.

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Baton vs Parallel Code

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, ratings, features, pros and cons.

	BatonTafjord Invest ASFreemium Visit	Parallel CodeJohannes MillanOpen Source Visit
Overview
Description	Desktop app running multiple AI coding agents in parallel, each in an isolated git worktree.	Free open-source desktop app by Johannes Millan that dispatches Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini agents in parallel git worktrees.
Category	Code Assistant	Code Assistant
Developer	Tafjord Invest AS	Johannes Millan
Verified Status	No	No
Last Updated	Aug 2026	Aug 2026
Pricing
Pricing Model	Freemium	Open Source
Free Plan	No	Yes
Free Trial	No	No
Open Source	No	Yes
Capabilities
API Access	No	No
Features	• Parallel AI coding agents in isolated git worktrees • Built-in Monaco code editor with diffs and commit history • Live browser preview linked to file changes • Support for Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, Gemini CLI • Network sandboxing with domain allowlisting • Free tier (4 workspaces) plus paid unlimited plans	• Parallel AI agent execution in isolated git worktrees • Support for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and Copilot CLIs • Editor-agnostic (VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, Sublime) • Diff-first review before merging changes • Remote terminal monitoring via QR code and Wi-Fi • Completely free, open source, MIT licensed
Tags	ai-coding-agentsparallel-agentsgit-worktreesdesktop-appdeveloper-tools	ai-coding-agentparallel-executionopen-sourcegit-worktreesdeveloper-tools
Trust and Engagement
Review Count	0	0
Saves	0	0
Views	6	8
Quality Score	29/100	22/100
Website Status	Online	Online
Availability
Website	getbaton.dev	parallelcode.app
Social Links	—	1 linked
Screenshots	No	No
Reviews
Pros	• Free to use	• Free to use

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Frequently Asked Questions

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