Our verdict: Devin Desktop is the renamed Windsurf editor: a full IDE with Tab completions plus a command center for running several AI agents at once. The free plan keeps unlimited Tab completions and inline edits but only a light agent quota. Anyone who codes with agents every day will end up on the $20 Pro plan.
About Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
Devin Desktop is made by Cognition AI and is the new name for the Windsurf editor. Existing Windsurf installs move to it through a normal update, and settings, extensions and plans carry over. The Agent Command Center groups agent sessions into Spaces with shared context and Git worktrees, and the classic editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete and debugging is still there.
The free plan includes a light quota for agents, limited model choice, unlimited inline edits and unlimited Tab completions. Pro costs $20 per month and adds frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others plus cloud agents; Max costs $200 per month. AI features run on cloud models, so your prompts and code context are sent to Cognition and its model providers.
What it does well
- Agent Command Center. Starts, tracks and reviews several local and cloud agent sessions from one board.
- Spaces. Shares context and Git worktrees between all agents working on the same task.
- Tab and Supercomplete. Predicts multi-line edits as you type, unlimited on every plan.
- Other agents via ACP. Runs third-party agents such as Codex, Claude Agent and OpenCode through the Agent Client Protocol.
- Extensions and MCP. Adds language servers, editor extensions and MCP servers for Slack, Linear, Figma and more.
Who it is for
Good fit
Developers who want an editor built around AI agents and like to run several tasks in parallel.
Look elsewhere
People who need heavy free AI use, an open-source editor or code that never leaves the PC.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited Tab completions on the free plan
- Runs several agents in parallel with shared context
- Works with third-party agents through ACP
Cons
- Free plan has only a light agent quota and limited models
- The recent rename from Windsurf and frequent changes can confuse
- Code and prompts are processed by cloud models
How to install Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
The download button gets the latest 64-bit user installer, which needs no administrator rights; a system-wide installer is on the official download page. Sign in with a Devin account to use AI features. Existing Windsurf users are upgraded automatically.
Questions about Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
Is Devin Desktop free?
Yes, there is a free plan with a light agent quota, limited models, unlimited inline edits and unlimited Tab completions. Pro costs $20 per month, Max $200 per month and Teams $80 per month plus $40 per full seat.
Is Devin Desktop the same as Windsurf?
Yes. Cognition renamed Windsurf to Devin Desktop. It arrives as a normal update and keeps your plan, settings and extensions.
Does it need an internet connection?
Yes for AI features. Agents and completions use cloud models, so an account and a connection are required.
