Head-to-head · verified Nov 2, 2026
Cursor vs Devin (Desktop & Cloud)
Verdict: Both are AI IDEs with local and cloud agents. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a generous free tier with unlimited Tab completions and can run other vendors' agents via ACP. Cursor bundles with Grok and X and adds Bugbot and Origin on Premium.
Side by side
| Cursor | Devin (Desktop & Cloud) | |
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| Maker | Cursor (a SpaceX company) | Cognition |
| Best for | An AI-first code editor for everyday work, with local and cloud agents. | Managing several local and cloud coding agents from one IDE, including third-party agents. |
| Free tier | Yes, limited agent and chat requests. | Yes. Light agent quota, unlimited inline edits and Tab completions. |
| Paid | Plus $8/mo (Grok models only), Premium $30/mo, Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo. Third-party models (Claude, GPT) are billed separately at API list price on Premium and above. Legacy Cursor plans keep working. | Pro $20/mo (includes Devin Cloud access), Max $200/mo. Teams: $80/mo plus $40/mo per full dev seat. |
| Open source | No | No |
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| Sources | pricing (verified 2026-11-02) | pricing (verified 2026-11-02) |
FAQ
Cursor or Devin (Desktop & Cloud): which should I use?
Both are AI IDEs with local and cloud agents. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a generous free tier with unlimited Tab completions and can run other vendors' agents via ACP. Cursor bundles with Grok and X and adds Bugbot and Origin on Premium.
Is Windsurf still available?
Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026. Plans and pricing carried over.
Which is cheaper to start?
Both have free plans. Devin Pro is $20/mo; Cursor Premium is $30/mo (Cursor Plus is $8 but Grok-only).