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Cursor vs Windsurf
Two AI-first code editors with an agent built in. Windsurf now ships as Devin Desktop from Cognition; the rename kept the IDE and changed the name.
AI Editors & Agents
Side by Side
| Cursor | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | |
|---|---|---|
| What It Is | AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor with codebase-aware chat, autocomplete and agent mode. | AI-native IDE from Cognition, renamed from Windsurf (originally Codeium), with the Cascade agent for multi-file edits. |
| Category | AI Editors & Agents | AI Editors & Agents |
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| Pricing | See the official site. We only list verified pricing. | See the official site. We only list verified pricing. |
| Website | cursor.com | devin.ai |
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The Short Version
Which One to Pick
Pick Cursor If
You want a VS Code-based editor with chat that knows your codebase, autocomplete and an agent mode in one place.
More on CursorPick Windsurf If
You want Cognition's IDE and its Cascade agent for edits that span many files.
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