Comparison
Cursor vs Windsurf
Cursor is our first editorial pick for day to day coding in an editor. Windsurf is now Devin Desktop: a full IDE plus a board for local and cloud agents, ranked 6 on the same list.
Editorial ranks for vibe coding: Cursor 01, Windsurf (Devin Desktop) 06. That order is a pick, not a score.
| Cursor | Windsurf (Devin Desktop) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free and paid. Free; paid from $8/month (Grok models only), $30/month for third-party models at API price. | Check site |
| Best for | Day to day coding in an editor built around the model. | An editor plus a board of local and cloud agents. |
| Strengths | The listing is an editor built around the model. It is rank 1 for vibe coding. | A full IDE plus a board for local and cloud agents. Windsurf Editor became generally available on November 13, 2024. |
| Weaknesses | Plus is $8/month and includes only Grok models. Third-party models are on Premium at $30/month, billed at API list price. Last checked October 28, 2026. | The product was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026. Searching for the old Windsurf name still means this listing. We have not confirmed a starting price. |
Pick Cursor
You want the editor we would open first for daily coding.
Pick Windsurf (Devin Desktop)
You want an editor that also keeps a board of local and cloud agents, and you know the name is now Devin Desktop.
FAQ
- Is Windsurf the same product as Devin Desktop?
- Yes. On June 2, 2026, Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop. The IDE stayed. The agent manager moved to the front. Our listing uses the current name and links to devin.ai/desktop.
- Which one do you rank higher?
- Cursor is 1 and Devin Desktop is 6 on the vibe coding list. That order is an editorial pick, not a measured score.
- How much do Cursor and Windsurf cost?
- Cursor lists Free at $0, Plus at $8/month (Grok models only), and Premium at $30/month for third-party models at API list price. Last checked October 28, 2026. The Windsurf listing still says check the site. We do not have a starting price for Devin Desktop.