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Cursor vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
Cursor: AI-first code editor with agentic coding. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): AI code editor (formerly Windsurf) with agentic coding, now part of Devin.
Side by side
| Cursor | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coding | Coding |
| Pricing | Free tier; paid plans from $8/mo | Free tier; Pro $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
| Official site | cursor.com | devin.ai/desktop |
| Good for | write code, coding help, debugging, refactor code, build an app | write code, coding help, refactor code |
| Best pick in | 6 task guides | 0 task guides |
Facts from our tool database. Pricing changes often; confirm on each official site.
Where we compare them head to head
Refactor code
Our pick: Cursor. Alternative: Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf).
Cursor's agent can make coordinated changes across many files while you review each diff.
Choose Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) instead when: Choose Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) if you prefer its agent workflow or want to compare a second AI editor with a free tier.
What each one is the pick for
Cursor is our pick for
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is our pick for
No task guide picks it first yet.