Cursor vs Windsurf (Devin Desktop)
Cursor is the more complete agent-first editor; Devin Desktop (Windsurf's new name since June 2, 2026) is the better pick if you want an agent command center that also runs third-party agents via ACP and includes Devin Cloud on Pro.
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Pick it if: You want local + cloud agents, automations and Bugbot review in a VS Code-style editor.
Pick it if: You want to manage many local and cloud agents (including Codex or Claude Agent via ACP) from one Kanban view.
Side by side
| Cursor | Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI-first code editor with local and cloud agents. | Agent command center IDE plus Devin cloud agents. |
| Vendor | Anysphere (sold via The X Subscription) | Cognition |
| Pricing (as checked) | The X Subscription: Free $0, Plus $8/mo (Cursor/Grok models only), Premium $30/mo, Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo; Teams from $30/seat/mo. Third-party models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) are billed separately at API list price on Premium+. | Free $0 (light agent quota, unlimited Tab). Pro $20/mo. Max $200/mo. Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full dev seat. |
| Starts at | $8/mo | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| What happened to Windsurf? | - | Renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026; plans and extensions carried over |
| Our rankings | #1 Code editors | #2 Code editors |
Cursor
- +Most complete agent workflow in an editor (local + cloud + review)
- +Familiar VS Code base and extensions
- +Strong in-house models plus third-party models
- −New plan structure bills third-party models separately
- −Plus tier excludes Cloud Agents and third-party models
Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf)
- +Cloud agent (Devin Cloud) included on Pro
- +Runs third-party agents via ACP
- +Unlimited inline edits and Tab on every plan
- −Product has changed names/surfaces often
- −Quota-based usage can be opaque
FAQ
Cursor or Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf): which is better?
Cursor is the more complete agent-first editor; Devin Desktop (Windsurf's new name since June 2, 2026) is the better pick if you want an agent command center that also runs third-party agents via ACP and includes Devin Cloud on Pro.
When should I pick Cursor?
Pick Cursor if: You want local + cloud agents, automations and Bugbot review in a VS Code-style editor.
When should I pick Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf)?
Pick Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) if: You want to manage many local and cloud agents (including Codex or Claude Agent via ACP) from one Kanban view.
How much do Cursor and Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) cost?
Cursor: The X Subscription: Free $0, Plus $8/mo (Cursor/Grok models only), Premium $30/mo, Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo; Teams from $30/seat/mo. Third-party models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) are billed separately at API list price on Premium+. Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf): Free $0 (light agent quota, unlimited Tab). Pro $20/mo. Max $200/mo. Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full dev seat. (Checked 2026-10-22.)
Is Windsurf still available?
Windsurf became Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026 via an over-the-air update. The IDE, extensions and plans carried over.