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Cursor vs Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

The two leading AI code editors, both VS Code-based. Cursor leads on completion and polish; Windsurf, now Devin Desktop, adds Cognition's cloud agents and unlimited Tab on every plan.

Cursor

9.2

2:2Rounds won

Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

8.3

Evaluation

Round by round

Tab completion and editing feelCursor

Cursor's completion remains the benchmark.

Free planWindsurf (Devin Desktop)

Unlimited Tab and inline edits even on Free.

Cloud agentsWindsurf (Devin Desktop)

Devin cloud sessions come with paid plans.

Product stabilityCursor

Windsurf was renamed and repriced in 2026.

Entry paid priceTie

Both Pro plans list at $20 a month.

Pick Cursor if

You want the most polished AI editor.

Pick Windsurf (Devin Desktop) if

You want a generous free tier and Devin's cloud agents.