Durango Code vs Kimi Code
Kimi Code is Moonshot AI's coding agent: an open-source (MIT) CLI, the kimi command, plus a desktop app and a VS Code extension. It runs Kimi models with subagents and an experimental multi-agent mode, Tower, and is included in Kimi memberships from $19/month.
Durango Code runs Kimi Code on your Kimi membership, next to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Grok. It's one of the few multi-agent apps that runs Kimi Code at all.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
Which should you choose?
Choose Durango Code if
- You use Kimi Code next to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or Grok and want them in one window.
- You want Kimi to take subtasks from other agents, or hand its own to them.
- You want to compare Kimi's answer with another model's on the same task, side by side.
Use Kimi Code on its own if
- You only use Kimi models and want Moonshot's own apps.
- You want to try Tower, Kimi's built-in multi-agent mode.
- You want video input and Kimi's plugin marketplace.
At a glance
| Feature | Durango Code | Kimi 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 | Moonshot AI's coding agent: a CLI, a desktop app and a VS Code extension |
| 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 | Included in Kimi memberships: Plus $19/mo, Pro $39, Max $99, Ultra $199 |
| Agents and models | Every agent above, with every model each one offers, in one model picker | Kimi Code, with Kimi models (compatible providers configurable) |
| Parallel agents | Yes: threads run at once, up to six side by side in split view | Experimental Tower mode: workers in their own branches and git worktrees |
| Subagents on other providers | Yes: any thread can spawn subagents on any other provider, in parallel | Yes: built-in coder, explore and plan subagents |
| Sign-in | Each agent's own sign-in (your Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Grok or Kimi plan); no API keys needed | Kimi account sign-in, or a Moonshot API key |
| Open source | Yes, MIT | The CLI is MIT |
Questions
Can I use Kimi Code inside Durango Code?
Yes. Durango Code runs the kimi CLI with your Kimi account, next to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Grok.
Which Kimi plan includes Kimi Code?
Internationally, every paid Kimi membership includes Kimi Code: Plus ($19/month), Pro ($39), Max ($99) and Ultra ($199), with a rolling 5-hour limit. Prices and tier names differ by region.
Do other multi-agent apps run Kimi Code?
Many don't. T3 Code, Conductor and Synara, for example, don't list Kimi Code among their supported agents. Durango Code runs it as a first-class agent.
Run Kimi 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
- Kimi Code
- Kimi Code docs
- Kimi Code membership
- Kimi Code Tower mode
- Kimi membership overview
- MoonshotAI/kimi-code on GitHub
Kimi Code is a product of Moonshot AI. Durango Code is not affiliated with or endorsed by Moonshot AI. Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.