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Devin Desktop
by Cognition
The coding IDE formerly called Windsurf, now expanded into a command centre for managing local and cloud coding agents.
Free + Paidcoding
Last checked: 28 September 2026
The details
- What it does
- A full coding IDE with an Agent Command Center for managing local and cloud agents. Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop in June 2026; the original editor and workflows remain available.
- Cost
- Free tier available · Pro, Max, team, and enterprise plans for higher quotas and more features.
- Open Source?
- No — proprietary (built on the open VS Code foundation)
- What you need
- A coding background. This is a developer tool for writing code and managing coding agents.
Best for
- Developers writing code
- AI agents inside the editor
- Cursor alternatives
Kevin’s take
“Windsurf is another AI code editor, a rival to Cursor. It's had an eventful year: it was bought by Cognition, the company behind the Devin coding agent, and as of mid-2026 it's being folded into a product called Devin Desktop. So the name's in flux. For developers it's well worth a look. For everyone else, this is one to be aware of, not lose sleep over.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
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