Cursor vs Windsurf in 2026
Cursor vs Windsurf is a different question in 2026 than it was a year ago. Windsurf has been renamed Devin Desktop: windsurf.com now redirects to Devin's site, and its agent is Devin Local, shared with Devin CLI. Cursor is still Cursor, but its plans are now built around Grok models and sold through X Subscription Corp. Both are AI editors with an agent built in.
Facts and prices checked on against the sources listed below.
Quick verdict
Pick Cursor if you want an editor with models from several providers, published prices, and cloud agents that work while you are away.
Windsurf (now Devin Desktop)
Pick Devin Desktop (Windsurf) if you also use Devin and want one agent across your editor and the command line, or you prefer its local agent.
Cursor vs Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) at a glance
| Feature |  Cursor | Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active, plans built around Grok models | Renamed Devin Desktop; windsurf.com redirects to Devin |
| Agent | Cursor agent in the editor, cloud agents on Premium and up | Devin Local, shared with Devin CLI, runs on your machine |
| Entry price | Plus, $8 a month (Grok models only) | Not published: the pricing page returned 404 on 22 Oct 2026 |
| Free plan | Yes, limited agent and chat requests | Free sign-up; limits not published on the docs page |
| Models | Grok, Claude, GPT, Gemini and Cursor's own Composer | Not listed on the getting started page |
| Settings import | Not checked | Imports VS Code and Cursor settings |
| Extensions | Not checked | No marketplace installs; some AI extensions are blocked |
| Owner | Plans sold through X Subscription Corp. | Devin (Cognition) |
What happened to Windsurf
Windsurf is now called Devin Desktop. When we checked on 22 October 2026, windsurf.com/pricing redirected to devin.ai/pricing (which returned a 404), and docs.windsurf.com redirected to the Devin Desktop docs. The docs still show the old name in places: the install repositories use windsurf in their URLs, the package is now devin-desktop, and installs from before the rename may sit in a Windsurf folder.
The agent changed too. Devin Desktop's main agent is Devin Local, which the docs describe as "our next-generation agent harness, shared with Devin CLI", running on your machine. You sign in with a Devin account.
If you are searching for Cursor vs Windsurf, you are now comparing Cursor with Devin Desktop.
What changed at Cursor
Cursor is still Cursor, but its plans look different. Its pricing page says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp., the entry Plus plan uses Grok models only, and every tier draws from a usage pool shared across Cursor and Grok that refreshes weekly. Models from other labs (Claude, GPT, Gemini) are listed in the docs, and third party model usage is billed separately from the plan price.
Pricing (checked Oct 2026)
| Plan | Cursor | Devin Desktop (Windsurf) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, limited agent and chat requests | Free sign-up; limits not published in the docs |
| Entry paid | Plus, $8 a month (Grok models only) | Not published |
| Mid | Premium $30, Super $100 a month | Not published |
| Top | Ultra $200 a month | Not published |
| Teams | From $30 per user a month | Not published |
We could not load a Devin Desktop price list on the day we checked, so we do not quote one. Older Windsurf prices you may find elsewhere may no longer apply.
Agents and everyday use
Cursor's agent works inside the editor, and from the Premium plan up you also get cloud agents and automations that work in the background, Bugbot code reviews, and integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack and Linear.
Devin Desktop's angle is one agent everywhere: the same Devin Local harness runs in the desktop app and in Devin CLI. Its docs also list MCP support, memories, workflows and app deploys.
Extensions and setup
Devin Desktop can import your VS Code or Cursor settings, so trying it costs little. One catch: you cannot install extensions from a marketplace in Devin Desktop, and some extensions, including other AI completion tools and some proprietary ones, are not compatible. If your workflow depends on a specific extension, check it first.
It runs on macOS, Windows 10 and later, and Linux.
Which to pick
- Pick Cursor if you want published prices, models from several labs and background agents. It is the safer default for most people choosing an AI editor today.
- Pick Devin Desktop if you already use Devin, or want the same agent in your editor and terminal.
- Consider Claude Code if what you really want is an agent rather than an editor. Read Claude Code vs Cursor.
FAQ
Is Windsurf still available?
Not under that name. Windsurf is now Devin Desktop. windsurf.com and docs.windsurf.com redirect to Devin's site, the install packages are now called devin-desktop, and older installs may still sit in a Windsurf folder.
Is Cursor better than Windsurf?
For most developers who just want an AI editor, Cursor is the safer pick today: its prices are published and it supports models from several providers. Devin Desktop makes more sense if you also use Devin and want the same agent in the editor and the terminal.
How much does Windsurf cost now?
We could not confirm it. On 22 October 2026 the Windsurf pricing page redirected to devin.ai/pricing, which returned a 404. Check the plan page inside Devin Desktop or Devin's site before you buy.
Can I move from Windsurf to Cursor?
Yes. Your code and Git history do not change, so the move is about settings. Devin Desktop can import VS Code and Cursor settings, which makes Cursor to Devin Desktop easy. In either direction, copy rules files and MCP server configs by hand, since each editor stores them in its own place.
Upcoming and beta tools in this space
Not launched yet, listed on TeaserTrack. Early access, waitlists and launch dates are on each tool page.
Sources, checked October 22, 2026
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