Durango CodeDurango Code vs GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding assistant. Besides completions in almost every editor, it now has a Copilot app for macOS, Windows and Linux and a Copilot CLI that run agent sessions in parallel, each in its own worktree or a cloud sandbox, with models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI and others under one usage-based bill.
Copilot can also run Claude and Codex as cloud agents on GitHub (in public preview), billed to your Copilot plan. Durango Code takes a different approach: it runs Claude Code, Codex and the rest on your own machine, on the subscriptions you already pay each provider for.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
Which should you choose?
Choose Durango Code if
- You already pay for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi and want to use those plans rather than buy AI credits.
- You want Claude Code and Codex running locally on your machine, not as cloud agents billed to Copilot.
- You want a free, open-source app that isn't tied to GitHub.
Choose GitHub Copilot if
- Your team lives on GitHub and wants agents that work from issues and open pull requests.
- You want many vendors' models under one bill with enterprise admin controls.
- You want completions in your editor as well as agents.
At a glance
| Feature | Durango Code | GitHub Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 coding assistant: desktop app, CLI, IDE extensions and cloud agents on GitHub |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Linux (.deb and AUR) | macOS, Windows and Linux, plus GitHub.com and GitHub Mobile |
| Price | Free. Each agent runs on its own plan, so there's no markup | Free; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo; Business $19 and Enterprise $39 per user/mo; usage billed in AI credits |
| Agents and models | Every agent above, with every model each one offers, in one model picker | Copilot's own agent with many vendors' models; Claude and Codex cloud agents in preview |
| Parallel agents | Yes: threads run at once, up to six side by side in split view | Yes: parallel sessions, each in a worktree or a cloud sandbox |
| Subagents on other providers | Yes: any thread can spawn subagents on any other provider, in parallel | Yes, including a critic on a different model and /fleet in the CLI |
| Sign-in | Each agent's own sign-in (your Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi plan); no API keys needed | A GitHub account and Copilot plan; bring-your-own-key supported |
| Open source | Yes, MIT | No (the Copilot SDK is MIT) |
Questions
Can Copilot run Claude Code and Codex?
Copilot offers Claude and Codex as third-party cloud agents on GitHub, in public preview. They run on GitHub, are billed to your Copilot plan in AI credits and Actions minutes, and open pull requests. Durango Code runs Claude Code and Codex locally on your own Claude and ChatGPT plans.
How does Copilot pricing work now?
Since June 2026 Copilot plans include a monthly amount of usage-based AI credits: Pro is $10/month, Pro+ $39, Max $100, and Business and Enterprise are $19 and $39 per user. Code completions don't use credits.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people keep Copilot for completions and GitHub workflows and use Durango Code to run and compare their other agents.
Try Durango Code free
Free and open source, for macOS, Windows and Linux. Sign in to each agent once and use the subscriptions you already pay for.
Sources
- GitHub Copilot plans
- GitHub Copilot app
- Copilot app agent sessions
- About third-party coding agents
- Copilot usage-based billing
GitHub Copilot is a product of GitHub (Microsoft). Durango Code is not affiliated with or endorsed by GitHub (Microsoft). Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.