Durango CodeDurango Code vs Cursor
Cursor is an AI code editor built on VS Code, with an Agents Window for running agents locally, in worktrees and in the cloud, plus a CLI. Since August 2026 Cursor is part of SpaceX, and since October it's sold as part of The X Subscription alongside Grok.
Durango Code runs Cursor's agent CLI next to Claude Code, Codex, Grok and Kimi. Keep Cursor as your editor if you like it, and use Durango Code when you want several providers' agents working on the same project.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
Which should you choose?
Choose Durango Code if
- You want Claude Code and Codex themselves, on your Claude and ChatGPT plans, not Claude and GPT models billed at API prices.
- You want Cursor's agent next to other providers' agents, splitting work between them.
- You want a free, open-source app rather than another subscription.
Use Cursor on its own if
- You want a full code editor with tab completion and VS Code extensions.
- You want Cursor's cloud agents, triggered from Slack, GitHub or Linear.
- You're happy with one subscription that covers Cursor and Grok.
At a glance
| Feature | Durango Code | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A desktop app that runs other coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Grok, Kimi Code, OpenCode and more) in one place | An AI code editor (VS Code fork) with an Agents Window, a CLI and cloud agents |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Linux (.deb and AUR) | macOS, Windows and Linux |
| Price | Free. Each agent runs on its own plan, so there's no markup | Free; Plus $8/mo (Cursor's own models only); Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo |
| Agents and models | Every agent above, with every model each one offers, in one model picker | Cursor's own agent; Claude, GPT and Gemini models on Premium and up, billed at API prices |
| Parallel agents | Yes: threads run at once, up to six side by side in split view | Yes: local, worktree, cloud and remote agents in the Agents Window |
| Subagents on other providers | Yes: any thread can spawn subagents on any other provider, in parallel | Cursor subagents, locally or in the cloud |
| Sign-in | Each agent's own sign-in (your Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi plan); no API keys needed | A Cursor account; API keys for headless use and bring-your-own-key |
| Open source | Yes, MIT | No |
Questions
Can I use Cursor's agent inside Durango Code?
Yes. Durango Code runs Cursor's agent CLI with your Cursor account, next to Claude Code, Codex, Grok and Kimi.
Does Cursor run Claude Code or Codex?
No. Cursor runs its own agent. It can use Claude and GPT models on its Premium plan and up, billed at API prices from prepaid credit, rather than through your Claude or ChatGPT subscription. Durango Code runs Claude Code and Codex on those subscriptions.
Is Durango Code a code editor like Cursor?
Durango Code is built around agent threads rather than an editor, but it includes a file explorer, an editor and a terminal for quick changes. Many people use it next to their editor of choice, Cursor included.
What happened to Cursor's pricing?
Since October 2026 Cursor is sold as part of The X Subscription: Free, Plus ($8/month, Cursor's own models only), Premium ($30), Super ($100) and Ultra ($200). Existing subscribers can keep their earlier plans for now.
Run Cursor 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
- Cursor pricing
- Cursor models
- Cursor Agents Window
- Cursor CLI
- Cursor cloud agents
- The X Subscription (xAI)
- Cursor blog
Cursor is a product of Anysphere (part of SpaceX). Durango Code is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anysphere (part of SpaceX). Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.