Devin Desktop
Cognition's AI-powered IDE, formerly Windsurf
Developers looking for a strong Cursor alternative with Cognition's Devin ecosystem behind it
Good Fit If You're...
Developer who wants a Cursor-level AI IDE
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) offers multi-file editing, codebase understanding, and agentic features at $20/mo — matching Cursor's Pro plan with comparable features.
Team already using Devin autonomous agent
Devin Desktop and Devin agent share a subscription. Teams using Devin for autonomous tasks get Devin Desktop as part of the same plan — no separate IDE subscription needed.
Developer who values strong terminal integration
Devin Local (successor to Cascade) combines code editing with terminal commands in a fluid workflow — a strong fit for developers who live in the terminal.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited agent quota, Unlimited inline edits and Tab completions |
| Pro | $20/mo | — |
| Max | $200/mo | — |
| Teams | $80/mo | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
Hidden costs to be aware of:
- Extra usage billed at API pricing beyond quota
- Teams: $80/month base fee plus $40/seat/month — minimum $80/mo even for one user
- Rebranded from Windsurf by Cognition on June 2, 2026; Cascade is EOL July 1, 2026
Pricing last verified: 2026-07-14
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- +Competitive pricing vs Cursor — Pro at $20/mo
- +Backed by Cognition (makers of Devin autonomous agent)
- +Good multi-file context understanding
- +Strong terminal integration
Limitations
- -Rebranded from Windsurf — Cascade IDE is end-of-life July 1, 2026; replaced by Devin Local
- -Teams plan has a $80/mo base fee making it pricier than Cursor for small teams
- -Smaller community than Cursor
- -Requires developer skills
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Last updated: 2026-07-14