Windsurf (Devin Desktop)
The editor formerly known as Windsurf — renamed Devin Desktop by Cognition in June 2026.
Hands-on test: scheduled
| Vendor | Cognition |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes — unlimited completions + a lightweight agent allowance |
| Entry paid plan | $20/mo (Pro) |
| Form | Standalone editor, IDE plugins, CLI |
| Platforms | Desktop editor · JetBrains and other IDE plugins · Devin CLI |
| Official site | https://devin.ai |
If you go looking for Windsurf today, you will land on Devin Desktop: Cognition renamed the editor on June 2, 2026. It is the same product line — a standalone AI editor with an agent (Cascade), plus plugins that bring the agent into JetBrains IDEs and a Devin CLI.
Its free plan is distinctive in this set: Tab completions and inline edits are unlimited at $0, with a lightweight agent allowance on top. The paid tiers, unusually, offer no free trial — the free plan is the evaluation path.
Windsurf (Devin Desktop) pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited Tab completions and inline edits; lightweight agent allowance |
| Pro | $20/mo | |
| Max | $200/mo | |
| Teams | $80/mo base + $40/full seat/mo |
Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026, and the old windsurf.com pricing page now redirects to devin.ai. Coverage written before the rename uses the old name and may cite older pricing.
Prices read from the official pricing page on October 22, 2026. Vendors in this category change pricing often — check the official page before buying.
Free tier in detail
Free — $0.
- Unlimited Tab completions and inline edits
- A lightweight agent allowance on limited models — the vendor does not publish the exact quota
- Paid plans do not offer a free trial, so the free plan is the way to evaluate the product
No credit-card requirement is listed for the free plan.
Features and form
- An agent inside its own editor, plus plugins for JetBrains IDEs and the Devin CLI
- Unlimited completions on every plan, including Free
- Now part of Cognition's Devin product line (renamed June 2, 2026)
Who Windsurf (Devin Desktop) suits
- Completion-heavy coders who want unlimited Tab completions at $0
- JetBrains users who want this agent as a plugin rather than a new editor
- Anyone still searching for “Windsurf” — this is the same product under its new name
Our hands-on test
Scheduled — we run every tool through the same frozen benchmark repo and score it with unit tests; results will appear here.
Pros and cons
Based on published product data (official pricing pages and documentation), not on hands-on use. Hands-on findings will be added here when the benchmark runs complete.
Pros
- Only free plan in this set with unlimited completions
- Covers both a standalone editor and JetBrains plugins
- The free plan is permanent, not a trial
Cons
- The free agent quota is not published
- No free trial of the paid tiers
- The 2026 rename means much existing coverage uses the old name and older pricing
Frequently asked questions
Is Windsurf now called Devin Desktop?
Yes. Cognition renamed the Windsurf editor to Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026. The old Windsurf pricing page redirects to devin.ai, and the product continues under the new name.
Is Windsurf (Devin Desktop) free?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes unlimited Tab completions and inline edits, plus a lightweight agent allowance on limited models. The exact agent quota is not published, and the paid plans do not offer a free trial.
How much does Devin Desktop cost?
Pro is $20/month and Max is $200/month; Teams costs an $80/month base plus $40 per full seat/month. Prices read from the official pricing page on October 22, 2026.
Does Windsurf work inside JetBrains IDEs?
Yes — alongside its standalone editor, it offers plugins for JetBrains and other IDEs, plus the Devin CLI.