Windsurf
AI coding environment now renamed Devin Desktop, combining a full IDE with local and cloud coding agents, context, autocomplete and multi-agent workflows.
Full IDE, autocomplete, fast context, local/cloud agents and multi-agent command-center workflows are unusually broad.
The agent-first workflow is integrated into the editor, but teams must adapt review and delegation practices.
Core self-serve rates are visible, while Teams and model/agent economics are more complex.
MCP connectivity and enterprise security claims are strong, but the active brand transition adds documentation complexity.
Scored by Aditya Verma
Quick facts
- Vendor
- Cognition AI
- Pricing model
- freemium
- Plan pricing
- Free; Pro starts at USD 20/month
- Free plan
- Yes — check limits
- Free trial
- Not confirmed
- Last verified
- 9/24/2026
About Windsurf
Windsurf has been renamed Devin Desktop. Cognition's current product page says the change arrives through a normal over-the-air update and preserves existing plans, pricing, extensions, settings and in-progress work. The product combines a full IDE with autocomplete, codebase context, diff review, MCP tools and an Agent Command Center for coordinating local and cloud coding agents. SearchSagar keeps the Windsurf slug for continuity while documenting the current Devin Desktop identity.
Best for
Developers and software teams that want an agent-first IDE with both interactive editing and the ability to delegate work across local and cloud coding agents.
Windsurf pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a full IDE with local and cloud coding agents rather than offering only a chat sidebar.
- Free tier and USD 20/month Pro plan make the core product accessible for individual developers.
- Agent Command Center supports planning, delegation and review across multiple agents.
- MCP ecosystem connects development work to services such as Stripe, Vercel, Datadog and Atlassian.
- Cognition states that existing Windsurf plans, extensions, settings and in-progress work migrate to Devin Desktop.
Cons
- −The 2026 rename from Windsurf to Devin Desktop creates brand, documentation and procurement confusion.
- −Max costs USD 200/month, and Teams uses a base fee plus per-full-seat pricing that can become expensive.
- −Model and agent usage economics can vary beyond the simple seat price, especially for frontier-model workflows.
- −Agent-generated changes still require developer review, testing and security validation.
- −Some older Windsurf documentation and review profiles describe legacy packaging, so buyers must distinguish historical terms from current plans.
Features
Platforms
Integrations
Pricing
Free entry tier for Devin Desktop/Windsurf. Limit: Lower capacity than paid plans Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1
Primary individual paid plan for higher-capacity agentic coding. Limit: Usage policies can vary by model Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly
High-capacity plan for power users running much heavier agent workflows. Limit: Substantially higher monthly cost Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly
Team plan with a base monthly charge plus full-seat charges. Limit: USD 40/month per full seat in addition to USD 80 base Billing unit: workspace/month + USD 40/month per full seat Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly
Enterprise plan for larger organizations, advanced security and negotiated deployment needs. Limit: Custom pricing Billing unit: custom enterprise agreement Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Custom Contact sales for a quote.
Official pricing / availability source · Checked 23 September 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.
Editorial verification: 9/24/2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.
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