Compare / Head to head
Cursor vs Windsurf (now Devin Desktop): which AI code editor wins?
Quick verdict
Both are VS Code–style editors with strong agents. Cursor is our higher-ranked pick thanks to cloud background agents, Projects and broad model choice. Windsurf is now Devin Desktop (renamed by Cognition in June 2026), and its Cascade agent has been replaced by Devin Local; pick it if you want one editor to run local and Devin Cloud agents side by side. Try both free tiers on a real task.
Comparison table
| Tool | Pricing | Free tier | Best for | Hosting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCursor | Free $0; paid plans from $8/mo (Plus) to $200/mo (Ultra); Teams $30+/user/mo — see site | Yes — limited agent requests | Day-to-day coding in an AI editor, cloud agents, team code review | Desktop editor + cloud agents | Visit ↗ |
| ADevin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full seat; Enterprise custom (Devin pricing, verified Oct 17, 2026) | Yes — light agent quota, unlimited Tab completions | An IDE that doubles as a command center for local and cloud Devin agents | Desktop editor + Devin Cloud agents | Visit ↗ |
Pricing checked on each vendor's official site on October 14, 2026. Prices change often — always confirm on the official site. "See site" means we couldn't verify it.
Who should pick which?
Pick Cursor if…
You want the most mature AI editor, background cloud agents, PR review and many models to choose from.
Try Cursor ↗Pick Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) if…
You want an editor built around managing many agents at once, local Devin Local agents plus Devin Cloud sessions on one Kanban board, and you may already pay for Devin.
Try Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) ↗FAQ
What happened to Windsurf?
Cognition renamed Windsurf to Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026, and windsurf.com now redirects to devin.ai/desktop. It is the same IDE with your settings carried over. The Cascade agent was replaced by Devin Local (Cascade was retired July 1, 2026).
Is Windsurf (Devin Desktop) free?
Yes, there is a Free plan with a light agent quota and unlimited Tab completions. Pro is $20/month, Max $200/month, and Teams $80/month plus $40/month per full seat. Prices change often, so check devin.ai/pricing.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor has a free plan with limited agent requests; paid plans range from $8/month (Plus) to $200/month (Ultra), with Teams from $30 per user per month.
Can I import my VS Code settings?
Both editors are built on VS Code foundations and support importing extensions, themes and keybindings.
Which is better for large codebases?
Cursor's cloud agents and Projects (parallel subagents) suit long-running work on big repos; Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) pairs its editor with Devin Local and Devin Cloud agents for the same kind of work.