Devin Desktop removes Cascade
Devin Desktop v3.9.19 removes the legacy Cascade agent; Devin Local is now the only local agent.
Verdict: Former Windsurf users still relying on Cascade workflows.
Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf)
Agent command center IDE plus Devin cloud agents.
Cognition · checked Oct 22, 2026
What it is
Windsurf became Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026: a full IDE with an Agent Command Center (Kanban of local + cloud agents), Devin Local as the local agent, Devin Cloud for long-running tasks, and ACP support for third-party agents like Codex and Claude Agent.
Use cases
- →Managing many agents from one view
- →Handing off long tasks to a cloud agent
- →Teams that want an agent-neutral IDE (ACP)
Pros
- +Cloud agent (Devin Cloud) included on Pro
- +Runs third-party agents via ACP
- +Unlimited inline edits and Tab on every plan
Cons
- −Product has changed names/surfaces often
- −Quota-based usage can be opaque
Where it ranks
- #2 Best AI Code Editors & IDEs
Agent Command Center + full IDE, Devin Cloud on Pro, and runs third-party agents via ACP.
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FAQ
How much does Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) cost?
Free $0 (light agent quota, unlimited Tab). Pro $20/mo. Max $200/mo. Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full dev seat. (As checked on 2026-10-22; confirm on https://devin.ai/pricing.)
What is Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) best for?
#2 in Best AI Code Editors & IDEs: Managing many local and cloud agents.
What are the best alternatives to Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf)?
Cursor (AI-first code editor with local and cloud agents); GitHub Copilot (VS Code, CLI, cloud agent) (Copilot in your editor, terminal and GitHub); Google Antigravity (Google's agent-first IDE, app and CLI).
Is Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) open source?
No, Devin (Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) is a commercial product.