DOACursor
Freemium
83DOA scoreDOA score: 83/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Scores higher for coding (98 vs 90).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
6 tools
Alternatives to Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
If Devin Desktop (Windsurf) does not suit you on price, device or workflow, these tools do something similar. The closest come first, then other options in the Coding category.
Why look for an alternative to Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
What usually makes people switch: cascade is gone: the agent is now Devin and always review the code it writes. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is freemium: free plan. Pro $20 and Max $200 a month; Teams $80 a month plus $40 per seat.
Closest alternatives
GitHub Copilot
Freemium
77DOA scoreDOA score: 77/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Higher DOA score (77 vs 69).
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux · Browser
CodingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · GitHub Copilot (opens in a new tab)
Claude
Freemium
88DOA scoreDOA score: 88/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Higher DOA score (88 vs 69), also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · Claude (opens in a new tab)
Other Coding options
ChatGPT
Freemium
93DOA scoreDOA score: 93/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Weaker for coding (78 vs 90), also has a mobile app.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)
DeepSeek
Freemium
82DOA scoreDOA score: 82/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Higher DOA score (82 vs 69), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
WritingCoding
Official site ↗ · DeepSeek (opens in a new tab)
LM Studio
Freemium
82DOA scoreDOA score: 82/100
Compared with Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Weaker for coding (72 vs 90), more generous free plan.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Linux
CodingGetting work done
Official site ↗ · LM Studio (opens in a new tab)