Head-to-Head Comparison
Devin vs Windsurf
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Devin | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| MegaOne Score | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Category | Code Assistant | Code Assistant |
| Pricing Model | Paid Only | Freemium |
| Starting Price | $20.00/mo | $20.00/mo |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| API Available | No | No |
| Open Source | No | No |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | No |
| Company | Cognition AI, Inc. | Cognition |
| Total Funding | $2.5B | $243M |
Visual Comparison
Devin Windsurf
About Devin
Devin is an autonomous AI software engineer that plans, executes, debugs, and deploys code end-to-end within a sandboxed environment.
Devin is the world's first autonomous AI software engineer, capable of handling complex software development tasks from conception to completion. It operates in a cloud-based sandboxed environment with a terminal, browser, and code editor, allowing it to plan, write, test, debug, and deploy code independently. Key capabilities include dynamic re-planning, automated architecture documentation (Devin Wiki), and the ability to orchestrate multiple Devin instances in parallel.
About Windsurf
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor that uses agentic AI to automate software development tasks and enhance developer productivity.
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built by Codeium (now part of Cognition) that integrates advanced AI capabilities directly into the development workflow. It features an agentic AI system called Cascade, which can understand entire codebases, execute multi-step tasks across files, debug, and generate code. The editor is designed to keep developers in a 'flow state' by automating repetitive tasks and providing context-aware suggestions.
The Verdict
Devin takes the edge
With a MegaOne score of 8/10 versus 7/10, Devin edges ahead of Windsurf in our analysis. However, Windsurf may still be the better choice depending on your specific use case and budget.
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