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Windsurf (now Devin Desktop): what’s new and our verdict

Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026: a full IDE with an Agent Command Center for managing local and cloud coding agents.

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Release Ruler for Windsurf (now Devin Desktop): marked at its Reported release date on the timeline of every AI model we track.

At a glance

Evidence
Reported
Released
Jun 2, 2026
Last verified
Oct 25, 2026
Pricing
Official page, dated
Best for
AI coding agents, vibe coding

Evidence and ranking

Evidence behind this verdict

  1. Sources read4 cited sources, latest fetched Oct 25, 2026. (done)
  2. Facts re-checkedLast verified Oct 25, 2026. (done)
  3. Not run by us yetWe have not run it, so this is labelled Reported. (not done)

Where we rank it (editorial)

Listed here but not yet ranked. Ranks are editorial picks, not benchmark scores.

Pricing: Plan prices read from devin.ai/pricing on 2026-10-25. The rename FAQ says existing Windsurf plans and pricing did not change. Extra usage is billed at API pricing. (checked 2026-10-25)

Our verdict

Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026: a full IDE with an Agent Command Center for managing local and cloud coding agents.

Good for

  • Developers already using Windsurf who want the same editor under the Devin brand
  • People who want one place to manage local and cloud coding agents
  • Teams that want centralized billing and an admin dashboard (Teams plan)

Skip if

  • You want a fully open-source editor (it is proprietary; see Zed or Kilo)
  • You need predictable flat pricing: extra usage is billed at API pricing

Status: Reported. This write-up is based on official release notes and docs; we have not run this release ourselves yet.

Best for

Key facts

On June 2, 2026 Cognition renamed Windsurf as Devin Desktop, delivered as an over-the-air update. Per Cognition's FAQ it is the same IDE with the same features, now with an Agent Command Center (Spaces and a Kanban view for managing local and cloud agents) as the default view. windsurf.com now redirects to devin.ai/desktop.

  • License: Proprietary (no open-source license stated)
  • Platforms: macOS, Windows and Linux (FAQ lists Devin.app, Devin.exe and a Linux binary); download page we read offered macOS
  • Pricing model: Freemium
  • Free tier: Free: $0, light agent quota, limited models, unlimited inline edits and Tab completions
  • Paid plans: Pro $20/month, Max $200/month, Teams $80/month plus $40/month per full dev seat, Enterprise custom
  • Latest release we saw: 2026-06-02
  • How to start: Download Devin Desktop from devin.ai/desktop and sign in; existing Windsurf users receive it as an over-the-air update.
  • Jun 2, 2026: Windsurf renamed Devin Desktop; Agent Command Center becomes the default view.

How to set it up: Get started with Windsurf (now Devin Desktop)

These steps come from the vendor's own pages as read on 2026-10-25. We have not run Windsurf (now Devin Desktop).

  1. Get access

    Download Devin Desktop from devin.ai/desktop and sign in; existing Windsurf users receive it as an over-the-air update.

  2. Check the limits and costs first

    Free: $0, light agent quota, limited models, unlimited inline edits and Tab completions. Paid: Pro $20/month, Max $200/month, Teams $80/month plus $40/month per full dev seat, Enterprise custom. Plan prices read from devin.ai/pricing on 2026-10-25. The rename FAQ says existing Windsurf plans and pricing did not change. Extra usage is billed at API pricing.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free tier with unlimited Tab completions and inline edits
  • Plans carried over from Windsurf without price changes, per the vendor FAQ
  • Cloud agent access included from Pro

Cons

  • The product was renamed in June 2026, so older guides and MDM allowlists that say Windsurf are out of date
  • Free-tier agent quota is described only as light
  • Max plan quota is described only as significantly higher, with no number

Alternatives and comparisons

  • Cursor: AI code editor and agent platform with cloud agents, a CLI and its own Git hosting (Origin).
  • GitHub Copilot: GitHub's AI coding assistant in the editor, the CLI, GitHub.com and an agent app.
  • Cline: Open-source coding agent as an IDE extension, a CLI and an SDK.
  • Kiro: AWS's agentic coding tool that turns prompts into requirements, designs and tasks (spec mode), with an IDE and a CLI.

See all alternatives to Windsurf (now Devin Desktop)

FAQ

What is Windsurf (now Devin Desktop)?

On June 2, 2026 Cognition renamed Windsurf as Devin Desktop, delivered as an over-the-air update. Per Cognition's FAQ it is the same IDE with the same features, now with an Agent Command Center (Spaces and a Kanban view for managing local and cloud agents) as the default view. windsurf.com now redirects to devin.ai/desktop.

Is Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) free?

Free: $0, light agent quota, limited models, unlimited inline edits and Tab completions. Paid: Pro $20/month, Max $200/month, Teams $80/month plus $40/month per full dev seat, Enterprise custom. Plan prices read from devin.ai/pricing on 2026-10-25. The rename FAQ says existing Windsurf plans and pricing did not change. Extra usage is billed at API pricing. Checked 2026-10-25; prices change, so confirm on the vendor's page.

What license is Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) under?

Its license: Proprietary (no open-source license stated). Read from the project's own pages on 2026-10-25.

What we have not verified

  • Quota sizes per plan (vendor gives none)
  • Real-world agent quality (not tested)
  • Whether Devin Cloud availability matches the plan page in your region

Sources

Last verified · Agentic Weekly

  • Kiro: AWS's agentic coding tool that turns prompts into requirements, designs and tasks (spec mode), with an IDE and a CLI.
  • Claude Code: Update now if you use the sandbox or run Claude Code on a cloud provider; skip if you wanted flashy new features, this is a hardening release.
  • Codex CLI: A quality-of-life release: worth updating if you re-type the same prompts or switch models a lot, not a reason to switch tools.

How to cite this page

Agentic Weekly, "Windsurf (now Devin Desktop): what's new, verdict & setup", last updated 2026-10-25, https://theagenticweekly.com/tools/windsurf

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