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    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.

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    Devin Desktop (ex Windsurf)
    Local

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

    8.4/10
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    Windsurf is now Devin Desktop, developed by Cognition. It retains its IDE foundation and adds an agent command center, Spaces for shared context and support for ACP-compatible agents. Devin Local succeeds Cascade. It is not an OpenAI product. Existing comparison URLs remain valid for readers searching for Windsurf.

    Editorial assessment

    Devin Desktop combines an IDE, shared context and local/cloud agents: broad multi-file coverage and good estimated precision. The transition from Windsurf requires adjustment. Pro is accessible, but allowances, extras and higher tiers limit value.

    Ratings assigned on November 5, 2026.

    Workflow & Control
    9/10
    AI Precision
    8.5/10
    Ease of Use
    8/10
    Price/Quality
    8/10
    Pros
    • Full IDE and local/cloud agent management
    • Spaces organize sessions, PRs and context
    • Support for external ACP-compatible agents
    Cons
    • Usage allowances and additional costs need monitoring
    • Windsurf workflows and habits may need adjustment
    Pricing
    PlanPriceFeatures
    FreeFreeLight agent quota, unlimited Tab and inline edits
    ProUS$20/monthHigher quotas, frontier models and cloud agents
    MaxUS$200/monthSignificantly higher usage quotas
    TeamsUS$80/month + US$40/month per full seatCollaboration, administration and centralized billing
    Technical Features

    LLM Models

    Flexible

    Models depend on the plan; ACP-compatible agents are supported. Devin Local replaces Cascade.

    Deployment

    Moderate

    Local IDE and cloud agents; application deployment depends on the stack.

    Integration Level

    High

    ACP, repositories and Devin integrations.

    Extra Features

    Built-in Hosting
    Custom Agents
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