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    Cursor vs Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)

    Complete comparison between Cursor and Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf) to help you choose the best AI tool for your project.

    Cursor: AI editor for existing codebases and multi-file changes. Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf): The evolution of Windsurf: an IDE and command center for local and cloud agents.

    Higher editorial rating
    Cursor
    Cursor
    Local
    8.5/10

    AI editor for existing codebases and multi-file changes.

    DetailsWebsite
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)
    Local
    8.4/10

    The evolution of Windsurf: an IDE and command center for local and cloud agents.

    DetailsWebsite
    Score Comparison
    Performance
    Cursor9/10
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)9/10
    AI Precision
    Cursor9/10
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)8.5/10
    Ease of Use
    Cursor8/10
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)8/10
    Price/Quality
    Cursor7.5/10
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)8/10
    Cursor Pros
    • Repository-aware work and multi-file editing
    • Agents and change-review tools
    • Familiar editor ecosystem for VS Code users
    Cursor Cons
    • Third-party models billed separately
    • New and legacy plans have different allowances
    • Generated code requires review and tests
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf) Pros
    • Full IDE and local/cloud agent management
    • Spaces organize sessions, PRs and context
    • Support for external ACP-compatible agents
    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf) Cons
    • Usage allowances and additional costs need monitoring
    • Windsurf workflows and habits may need adjustment
    Pricing Comparison

    CursorCursor

    Content checked on November 4, 2026. Prices in USD unless stated otherwise. Taxes, annual billing and additional usage may change the total.

    Official sources:cursor.com ↗cursor.com (2) ↗cursor.com (3) ↗

    Editorial ratings from 1 to 10 for SaaS development, not hands-on tests: correctness, speed and effective cost were not measured. Performance means workflow breadth and multi-file control; AI precision estimates verifiability, not a success rate. Value considers allowances, APIs, hosting and migration, not observed bills. Weights: performance 20%, AI precision 40%, ease of use 20%, value 20%. Ratings reassessed on November 5, 2026.

    FreeFree
    PlusUS$8/month
    PremiumUS$30/month
    SuperUS$100/month
    UltraUS$200/month
    TeamsFrom US$30/seat/month

    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)

    Windsurf has been renamed Devin Desktop. This entry preserves its historical URL.

    Content checked on November 4, 2026. Prices in USD unless stated otherwise. Taxes, annual billing and additional usage may change the total.

    Official sources:devin.ai ↗devin.ai (2) ↗

    Editorial ratings from 1 to 10 for SaaS development, not hands-on tests: correctness, speed and effective cost were not measured. Performance means workflow breadth and multi-file control; AI precision estimates verifiability, not a success rate. Value considers allowances, APIs, hosting and migration, not observed bills. Weights: performance 20%, AI precision 40%, ease of use 20%, value 20%. Ratings reassessed on November 5, 2026.

    FreeFree
    ProUS$20/month
    MaxUS$200/month
    TeamsUS$80/month + US$40/month per full seat
    When to Choose Cursor

    Consider Cursor: Repository-aware work and multi-file editing. Agents and change-review tools. Third-party models billed separately

    When to Choose Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)

    Consider Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf): Full IDE and local/cloud agent management. Spaces organize sessions, PRs and context. Usage allowances and additional costs need monitoring

    Final Verdict

    Cursor has an overall editorial rating of 8.5, compared with 8.4 for Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf). This is a weighted judgment, not superiority demonstrated through hands-on tests: check features, limits and costs on your project.