Durango CodeDurango Code vs Claude Code
Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent. It runs in the terminal, in the Claude desktop app, on the web, in VS Code and JetBrains, and in CI, and it works with Claude models on a Claude Pro, Max or Ultra plan or an API key.
Durango Code runs Claude Code on your own Claude plan and puts it next to Codex, Cursor, Grok and Kimi. Use Claude for what it's best at, hand subtasks to other providers, and compare their answers side by side.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
Which should you choose?
Choose Durango Code if
- You use Claude Code alongside Codex, Cursor, Grok or Kimi and want them in one window.
- You want Claude to delegate to other providers: a Claude thread can spawn Codex or Grok subagents.
- You want to give the same task to Claude and another agent and compare the results.
- You want a free, MIT-licensed app on top of the plans you already pay for.
Use Claude Code on its own if
- You only use Claude and want Anthropic's own apps.
- You want Claude Code on the web or your phone, or in Slack and CI.
- You rely on Claude Code's cloud sessions, agent view or agent teams.
At a glance
| Feature | Durango Code | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A desktop app that runs other coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Grok, Kimi Code, OpenCode and more) in one place | Anthropic's coding agent: a CLI, the Code tab of the Claude desktop app, web, mobile and IDE extensions |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Linux (.deb and AUR) | CLI on macOS, Linux and Windows; desktop on macOS and Windows, Linux in beta |
| Price | Free. Each agent runs on its own plan, so there's no markup | Claude Pro $20/mo, Max $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo, or pay-as-you-go API; not on the free plan |
| Agents and models | Every agent above, with every model each one offers, in one model picker | Claude Code only, with Claude models |
| Parallel agents | Yes: threads run at once, up to six side by side in split view | Yes: background sessions with automatic worktrees, side-by-side sessions in the desktop app |
| Subagents on other providers | Yes: any thread can spawn subagents on any other provider, in parallel | Claude subagents and agent teams (Claude models only) |
| Sign-in | Each agent's own sign-in (your Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi plan); no API keys needed | Claude subscription sign-in, an Anthropic API key, or a cloud provider |
| Open source | Yes, MIT | No (source-available on GitHub under Anthropic's commercial terms) |
Questions
Can I use Claude Code inside Durango Code?
Yes. Durango Code runs Claude Code and you sign in with your own Claude plan, so usage counts against the subscription you already have.
Can Claude Code run Codex or Cursor agents?
Not natively: Claude Code's subagents and teams are Claude sessions. In Durango Code, any thread, Claude included, can spawn subagents on other providers such as Codex, Grok, Kimi or Cursor.
Which Claude plan do I need?
Claude Code isn't on Claude's free plan. It's included in Pro ($20/month), Max ($100/month) and Ultra ($200/month), and in Team and Enterprise plans; you can also use an API key.
Is Durango Code an official Anthropic product?
No. Durango Code is an independent, open-source app that runs Claude Code on your own Claude account. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Run Claude Code next to every other agent
Free and open source, for macOS, Windows and Linux. Sign in to each agent once and use the subscriptions you already pay for.
Sources
- Claude Code overview
- Claude Code desktop
- Claude Code: running agents in parallel
- Claude pricing
- Claude Code legal and compliance
- anthropics/claude-code on GitHub
Claude Code is a product of Anthropic. Durango Code is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.