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Devin Desktop (Windsurf)

by Cognition AI · Code

Formerly Windsurf · renamed Devin Desktop by Cognition in June 2026 · plans & pricing unchanged.

84/100AIVerso score
#4 of 10in Code
Free · from $20/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Devin Desktop (Windsurf)?

Devin Desktop is the new name of the Windsurf AI code editor, renamed by owner Cognition in June 2026. Existing Windsurf plans and pricing carried over, and its local agent now sits in the Devin product family.

Best for

Devin Desktop (Windsurf) pricing

Devin Desktop (Windsurf) has a free tier. Price: Free · from $20/mo.

Plans & prices

Looking for something cheaper? Cursor AI by Anysphere costs Free · from $8/mo.

Prices as published by Cognition AI. This page was last updated on October 31, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderCognition AI
CategoryCode
Starting priceFree · from $20/mo
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Mobile appNo
Browser extensionNo

Key facts

Capability ratings

Math & Logice.g. AIME, MATH-500
72
Programminge.g. SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench
82
Reasoninge.g. GPQA, ARC
72
Knowledgee.g. MMLU-Pro
70
Long Contexte.g. MRCR, needle tests
72
Instruction Followinge.g. IFEval
82
Agent Capabilitye.g. Terminal-Bench, tool use
72

AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.

Features

✗ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✗ Native audio model
✗ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✗ PDF analysis

Strengths

Free tier available
API access for developers

Limitations

Closed model — cannot be self-hosted
No built-in web search
No official mobile app

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🔗 Comparisons & guides

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devin Desktop (Windsurf)?

Devin Desktop is the new name of the Windsurf AI code editor, renamed by owner Cognition in June 2026. Existing Windsurf plans and pricing carried over, and its local agent now sits in the Devin product family.

What is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) best for?

Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is a strong pick for: Existing Windsurf users; Developers who want an AI IDE alternative to Cursor; Teams interested in Cognition’s Devin ecosystem.

How much does Devin Desktop (Windsurf) cost?

Devin Desktop (Windsurf) starts at Free · from $20/mo (Free · Pro $20/mo · Max $200/mo · Teams $80/mo + $40 per seat (shared Devin plans)). A free tier is available. A cheaper option from another provider is Cursor AI (Free · from $8/mo).

Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) free?

Yes — Devin Desktop (Windsurf) has a free tier. Pricing: Free · from $20/mo (details: Free · Pro $20/mo · Max $200/mo · Teams $80/mo + $40 per seat (shared Devin plans)).

What are the best alternatives to Devin Desktop (Windsurf)?

The highest-rated AI coding tools from other providers on AIVerso are Cursor AI (91/100), GitHub Copilot (90/100), v0 by Vercel (85/100).

Does Devin Desktop (Windsurf) have an API?

Yes, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) can be used via an API.

Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) open source?

No, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is a closed, proprietary model from Cognition AI.

How does AIVerso rate Devin Desktop (Windsurf)?

Devin Desktop (Windsurf) scores 84/100 on AIVerso and ranks #4 of 10 in Code. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: October 31, 2026.