Devin Desktop (Windsurf)

Freemium 69/100 · DOA score

The editor formerly known as Windsurf. Cognition renamed it in June 2026 and replaced its Cascade agent with Devin, which works on your project locally or in the cloud.

· How we score

Coding Free with paid extras Some practice needed

When it launched

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Where it runs

Windows · Mac · Linux

Plans and price (guide)

  • Free plan. Pro $20 and Max $200 a month; Teams $80 a month plus $40 per seat.

What you can do

  • Devin agents, local and in the cloud
  • Editor with autocomplete

Pros

  • If you used Windsurf, everything carries over
  • Free tier to try it

Limits and plans

  • Cascade is gone: the agent is now Devin
  • Always review the code it writes

What it is good for

  • Developers who want an agent in the repo

How to get started with Devin Desktop (Windsurf)

  1. Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
  2. It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

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Devin Desktop (Windsurf): frequently asked questions

What is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) for?

The editor formerly known as Windsurf. Cognition renamed it in June 2026 and replaced its Cascade agent with Devin, which works on your project locally or in the cloud.

Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) free?

It has a free version with limits. Free plan. Pro $20 and Max $200 a month; Teams $80 a month plus $40 per seat. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Devin Desktop (Windsurf) work on?

It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) hard to use?

It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.

What are the alternatives to Devin Desktop (Windsurf)?

The closest are Cursor, GitHub Copilot and Claude. You can see them all on the alternatives to Devin Desktop (Windsurf) page.