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 June 27, 2026.
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Build | — | — | 0 |
| Devin Desktop | v3.3.18 | June 23, 2026 | 124 |
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 2.1.29 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | — | ✓ since 1.6.1 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | — | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | — | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | — | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | — | ✓ (v3.2.16 added a 'devin plugin system for extending Devin Local', indicating custom tool/extension support) |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | — | ✓ since 1.9566.9 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 1.11.0 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | — | ✓ since 1.12.31 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | — | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Grok | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | — | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | — | ✓ since 2.2.17 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 0 Grok releases and 124 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.