Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
Formerly WindsurfWindsurf is now Devin Desktop, an AI IDE that combines local coding agents, editor workflows, and access to cloud agents in one desktop environment.
About Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026. Existing Windsurf users receive the change through a standard over-the-air update, with plans, pricing, extensions, workflows, and settings carried forward.
Devin Desktop is positioned as a next-generation AI IDE. It combines editor workflows with Devin Local, terminal access, MCP servers, memories and rules, and access to cloud agents from the same desktop environment.
The practical buying question is no longer simply whether Windsurf is a better autocomplete editor. Teams should evaluate whether they want one desktop surface for local agent work, code editing, delegation to cloud agents, and review.
Key Features
- ✓Devin Desktop IDE: A desktop AI development environment for macOS, Windows, and Linux with editor and agent workflows in one application.
- ✓Devin Local: A local coding agent that shares architecture with Devin CLI and can work directly inside the desktop environment.
- ✓Agent Command Center: Manage local and cloud agent work from one surface, including delegation and review flows.
- ✓Terminal and CLI workflows: Use the integrated terminal and install Devin CLI for terminal-first coding and automation workflows.
- ✓MCP support: Connect MCP servers to extend agent capabilities with external tools and services.
- ✓Memories and rules: Customize agent behavior and preserve project-specific guidance across work sessions.
- ✓Cloud-agent access: Self-serve paid plans include access paths to Devin cloud agents, with availability and quotas controlled by the current plan.
- ✓Migration continuity: Existing Windsurf users keep plans, pricing, extensions, workflows, and settings through the rename and desktop migration.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Devin Desktop access, Free use of SWE 1.6 and leading open-source models, Plan-specific usage limits |
| Pro | $20/month | Higher usage quotas, Premium model access, Access paths to Devin Cloud features |
| Max | $200/month | Everything in Pro, Significantly higher quotas |
| Teams | $80/month base + $40/full dev seat/month | Unlimited flex seats, Sharing and collaboration, Centralized billing, Admin analytics, Full dev seats include Devin Desktop access and usage allocation |
| Enterprise | Custom | Enterprise controls and support, Custom usage allocation and contract terms |
Official pricing sources: devin.ai · docs.devin.ai · devin.ai
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- ✅ Existing Windsurf users keep their editor settings, extensions, workflows, and plan continuity through the Devin Desktop migration
- ✅ Combines local agent work, code editing, terminal access, MCP, and cloud-agent delegation in one desktop surface
- ✅ Available across macOS, Windows, and Linux
- ✅ Supports a range of plan levels from Free through Enterprise
⚠️ Cons
- ⚠️ The Windsurf-to-Devin Desktop rename can confuse buyers comparing older reviews and current product pages
- ⚠️ Teams pricing now has a base plan plus separate full developer seat costs, so budgeting requires more than a single per-user number
- ⚠️ Some cloud-agent capabilities and usage levels depend on plan and rollout status
- ⚠️ Teams should test migration, extensions, and agent permissions on real repositories before broad rollout
Use Cases
Local-to-Cloud Agent Handoff
Start investigation or implementation locally, then delegate longer-running work to a cloud agent while keeping review and editor context in the same desktop environment.
Parallel Engineering Work
Coordinate several agent tasks at once, monitor progress, review pull requests, and decide which changes are ready to merge from a single command-center workflow.
Repository Work With Human Review
Use local agents for edits and debugging, then inspect diffs, run terminal checks, and make last-mile changes directly in the integrated IDE before shipping.
Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Windsurf?
Windsurf was renamed Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026. The product continues as a desktop AI development environment that combines editor workflows with local and cloud agents.
Do existing Windsurf users have to migrate manually?
The official migration FAQ says existing Windsurf users receive the rename through a standard over-the-air update, with plans, pricing, extensions, workflows, and settings carried forward.
How is Devin Desktop different from Devin Cloud?
Devin Desktop is the local desktop environment for editing, terminal work, local agents, and agent coordination. Devin Cloud handles longer-running cloud-agent work; paid plans provide different levels of access and usage.
What does Devin Desktop cost?
The current official pricing page lists Free at $0/month, Pro at $20/month, Max at $200/month, and a Teams structure with an $80/month base plan plus $40/month per full developer seat. Enterprise pricing is custom.