Grok Build vs Devin Desktop — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Grok Build supports 0 of 0 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated August 29, 2026.
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Build | v1.0.5 | August 15, 2026 | 118 |
| Devin Desktop | v3.8.20 | August 21, 2026 | 133 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | — | ✓ since 1.0.2 |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | — | ✓ since 3.8.20 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | — | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | — | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | — | ✓ since 3.8.20 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | — | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | — | ✓ since 3.6.21 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | — | ✓ since 3.8.20 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | — | ✓ since 3.7.25 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | — | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | — | ✓ since 3.6.21 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 1.11.0 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | — | ✓ since 1.12.31 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | — | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | — | ✓ since 3.8.20 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | — | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | — | ✓ since 2.2.17 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | — | ✓ since 3.6.21 |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Grok and Devin Desktop each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Slash Commands | — | May 6, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | — | October 16, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| MCP Support | — | February 13, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | — | June 16, 2026 | only Devin Desktop |
| Planning Mode | — | June 10, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Hooks | — | December 10, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Skills / Plugins | — | January 12, 2026 | only Devin Desktop |
| Project Memory Files | — | December 11, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
| Extended Thinking | — | February 25, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Voice Input | — | July 17, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Background Tasks | — | April 15, 2026 | only Devin Desktop |
| Image / Vision Input | — | November 27, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | — | April 28, 2026 | only Devin Desktop |
| Web Search / Fetch | — | January 17, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Git / PR Integration | — | April 2, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| JetBrains Support | — | November 13, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 118 Grok releases and 133 Devin Desktop releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Grok Build changelog and Devin Desktop changelog.
Data source
Feature data is maintained in feature-matrix.json under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Release data comes from releases.json. Both are updated daily. See the methodology page for details on sourcing and human review.