Windsurf
AI-native code editor with an agent built in
Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) is an AI-native IDE that lets you manage local and cloud coding agents from a single interface.
- for
- Developers and teams who want AI agents integrated directly into their editor.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Agent Command Center — Manage fleets of local and cloud agents, delegate tasks, and review diffs without leaving the editor.
- Full IDE Experience — Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, debugging tools and tab-completion built into the same window.
- Spaces for Shared Context — Share Git worktrees and context across all agents to keep work coordinated.
- Fast Context Retrieval — Find exact files and lines an agent needs in milliseconds.
- Unlimited Model Access — Free access to SWE-2 and optional frontier models from OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.
- Extensible Integrations — Supports Slack, Linear, Notion, Sentry, Stripe, Vercel, Datadog, and many language servers (e.g., rust-analyzer, clangd).
- Tab-Complete AI — Supercomplete predicts next thoughts and code edits, offering unlimited tab completions.
- Enterprise Controls — SAML/OIDC SSO, VPC deployment, admin dashboards and dedicated account management for large teams.
Use cases
- Dispatch an AI agent to write a new feature and automatically run tests.
- Share a codebase context across multiple agents to refactor a large repository.
- Use fast context to locate and fix a bug in a specific file within seconds.
- Collaborate with teammates by reviewing agent-generated diffs before merging.
Windsurf pricing
- Free$0Light quota for coding with agents · Limited model availability · Unlimited inline edits · Unlimited Tab completions
- Pro$20/monthFull model availability · Access to frontier models · Cloud agents · Free SWE-2 usage
- Max$200/monthSignificantly higher quotas · All Pro features · Higher usage limits
- Teams$80/monthPro features for up to 200 users · Shared collaboration · Centralized billing · Admin dashboard
Windsurf vs alternatives
Cursor | Claude Code | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | IDE with built-in multi-agent command center | AI-enhanced code editing | Claude-based coding agents | Inline AI pair programming | AI-native IDE with agent orchestration |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Windsurf vs Cursor: Cursor is a standalone AI code editor, while Windsurf adds multi-agent management and a full IDE command center.
- Windsurf vs Claude Code: Claude Code focuses on terminal/IDE agentic coding, lacking the integrated agent fleet dashboard of Windsurf.
- Windsurf vs GitHub Copilot: GitHub Copilot provides inline suggestions but does not offer a dedicated agent command center or Spaces sharing.
- Windsurf vs Devin: Devin (the same product under its new name) is the direct continuation of Windsurf, not a separate alternative.
Windsurf FAQ
What is Devin Desktop?+
Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf, adding a command-center UI for managing all your coding agents while keeping the full IDE experience.
How do I upgrade from Windsurf to Devin Desktop?+
The upgrade is delivered over-the-air; your plan, extensions and settings migrate automatically, or you can download the latest version manually.
Will my data be lost during the update?+
No. Your IDE settings, extensions, workflows and in-progress work are preserved and migrated to the new branding.
Does my plan or pricing change after the rename?+
No. Existing plans and pricing remain the same after the transition to Devin Desktop.
How does usage work on paid plans?+
Each paid plan includes a daily/weekly usage allowance; excess usage can be purchased at API pricing.
Summarized by DevHunt from windsurf.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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