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Windsurf

byCognitionlisted Jun 3, 2026

Coding AgentsFreemiumEasy setupFrontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and SpaceXAI; leading open-source models; Cognition SWE-2

Windsurf was acquired by Cognition in July 2025 and renamed Devin Desktop. The original Windsurf listing is retained for historical reviews and comparisons; current users should evaluate Devin Desktop, which combines the Windsurf IDE with local and cloud agent management.

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Windsurf is now Devin Desktop. Current plans: Free; Pro $20/month; Max $200/month; Teams $80/month plus $40/month per full developer seat; Enterprise custom
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Frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and SpaceXAI; leading open-source models; Cognition SWE-2
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Capable agentic IDE, but verify the Devin transition

Context: IDE-native feature work with supervised agent execution

Ruling editorial benchmark: Windsurf's Cascade combines code and chat modes with tool use, checkpoints, real-time awareness, and linter integration inside the editor. That package is a strong fit for developers who want supervised multi-file work without moving their primary workflow into a terminal. Official Windsurf pages now surface Devin Desktop branding and revised plans, so buyers should confirm current packaging before standardizing on it.

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