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Durango Code vs Grok Build

Grok Build is SpaceXAI's (formerly xAI's) coding agent: an open-source (Apache-2.0) terminal app, the grok command, that also runs headless and in editors. It runs Grok models, with subagents and git worktrees built in, and comes with The X Subscription, which also covers Grok and Cursor.

Durango Code runs Grok Build on your X Subscription, next to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Kimi, in a desktop app with split view and cross-provider subagents.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.

Which should you choose?

Choose Durango Code if

  • You use Grok next to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or Kimi and want them in one window.
  • You want a desktop app with split view to watch several sessions at once, instead of terminal tabs.
  • You want a Grok thread to hand work to other providers' agents, or theirs to Grok.

Use Grok Build on its own if

  • You live in the terminal and only use Grok.
  • You run the agent headless in scripts and CI.
  • You want Grok inside your editor through ACP.

At a glance

FeatureDurango CodeGrok Build
What it isA desktop app that runs other coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Grok, Kimi Code, OpenCode and more) in one placeA terminal coding agent (the grok command), also headless and in editors via ACP
PlatformsmacOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Linux (.deb and AUR)macOS, Linux and Windows
PriceFree. Each agent runs on its own plan, so there's no markupIncluded with The X Subscription (Plus $8/mo up to Ultra $200/mo), or an xAI API key
Agents and modelsEvery agent above, with every model each one offers, in one model pickerGrok Build, with Grok models (custom endpoints possible)
Parallel agentsYes: threads run at once, up to six side by side in split viewYes: sessions in git worktrees and background tasks
Subagents on other providersYes: any thread can spawn subagents on any other provider, in parallelYes, Grok Build subagents
Sign-inEach agent's own sign-in (your Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi plan); no API keys neededGrok account sign-in, or an xAI API key
Open sourceYes, MITYes, Apache-2.0 (no outside contributions)

Questions

Can I use Grok Build inside Durango Code?

Yes. Durango Code runs the grok CLI with your Grok sign-in, so it uses your X Subscription, next to your other agents.

Which subscription includes Grok Build?

Grok Build comes with The X Subscription, which launched in October 2026 and also covers Grok and Cursor: Plus is $8/month, Premium $30, Super $100 and Ultra $200, with usage shared across Grok and Cursor. You can also use an xAI API key.

Is Grok Build open source?

Yes, under Apache-2.0, though SpaceXAI doesn't accept outside contributions. Durango Code is MIT-licensed.

Run Grok Build 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.

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Sources

Grok Build is a product of SpaceXAI. Durango Code is not affiliated with or endorsed by SpaceXAI. Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.