Cursor vs Devin: AI Coding Tool Comparison
Cursor is an editor-first product with cloud agents, while Devin is Cognition's cloud-first software engineer that now also includes Devin Desktop, reported to be the former Windsurf editor.
- Verified 4 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 4 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Cursor vs Devin: the short answer
Cursor is an editor-first product with cloud agents, while Devin is Cognition's cloud-first software engineer that now also includes Devin Desktop, reported to be the former Windsurf editor. Both use quotas or included usage with on-demand extras.
Cursor suits developers who want to work interactively in an editor and add agents; Devin suits teams that want to delegate tasks to cloud sessions. Both are priced from around $20 per month for individuals, with $200 top individual tiers. We compare what documentation supports and mark everything else Unknown. We declare no overall winner, because the better choice depends on workflow, model preferences, oversight needs and budget.
Choose Cursor if you- Developers who prefer an editor-centred workflow
- Teams that want to choose between several model vendors
- Organisations that want org-wide Privacy Mode and SSO
Choose Devin if you- Teams that want to delegate engineering tasks to a cloud agent
- Existing Windsurf users looking at the current plans
- Developers who want an agent, review and an editor in one plan
Cursor and Devin at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Cursor
Anysphere · AI Coding Agents
Cursor is an AI-native code editor from Anysphere that combines an in-editor Agent, Tab autocomplete and cloud agents, with access to models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google alongside Cursor's own models.
Agentic tool- Pricing
- Free Hobby plan; Pro $20 per month.
- Best for
- Developers who prefer an editor-centred workflow
Devin
Cognition · AI Coding Agents
Devin is an AI software engineer from Cognition. It runs agent sessions in the cloud, includes Devin Review and DeepWiki, offers a CLI, and, after a mid-2026 rebrand reported by third parties, includes Devin Desktop, the editor formerly sold as Windsurf.
Autonomous agent- Pricing
- Free; Pro $20 and Max $200 per month; Teams from $80 per month; Enterprise custom.
- Best for
- Teams that want to delegate engineering tasks to a cloud agent
Cursor vs Devin: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the sources listed below. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Cursor |  Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Primary interface | YesAI code editor (desktop app) with cloud agents. | YesCloud web app, CLI and Devin Desktop. |
| Model choiceDiffers | YesModels from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, plus Cursor's own models. | PartialCognition models and others; details not reviewed. |
| Open-source status | UnknownLicence not reviewed for this profile. | UnknownLicence not reviewed for this profile. |
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | YesFree Hobby plan with limited Agent requests and Tab completions. | YesFree plan with a light quota, Devin Review and DeepWiki. |
| Pricing model | YesMonthly tiers with included usage at model API rates; on-demand usage after that. | YesTiers with included quota plus on-demand credits; Enterprise billed in ACUs. |
| Published plan prices reviewed | YesPro $20, Pro+ $60, Ultra $200 and Teams $40 per user per month, per Cursor's pages. | YesPro $20, Max $200, Teams from $80 per month, per Devin's docs and trackers. |
| Agents | ||
| Cloud or remote agents | YesCloud agents, charged at model API pricing. | YesCloud agent sessions are the core product. |
| Extensibility | ||
| MCP, skills and hooksDiffers | YesMCP servers, skills and hooks on Pro and above. | UnknownNot reviewed for this profile. |
| Control | ||
| Documented approval and oversight controls | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed. | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Administration | ||
| Organisation and admin controlsDiffers | YesOrg-wide Privacy Mode, SAML or OIDC SSO and an admin dashboard on team plans. | PartialTeams plan and Enterprise contracts; SSO and VPC reported by third parties. |
Cursor vs Devin pricing.
Cursor pricing
Monthly subscription tiers with included usage priced at model API rates; on-demand usage billed in arrears after included usage is used.
- HobbyFree
- Pro$20 per month
- Pro+$60 per month
- Ultra$200 per month
- Teams$40 per user per month
Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
All Cursor plans and sources
Devin pricing
Subscription tiers with included daily and weekly quota (weekly only on Max) plus on-demand credits. Enterprise contracts are billed in Agent Compute Units.
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 per month
- Max$200 per month
- TeamsFrom $80 per month
- EnterpriseCustom
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
All Devin plans and sourcesCursor: Free Hobby plan; Pro $20 per month.
Devin: Free; Pro $20 and Max $200 per month; Teams from $80 per month; Enterprise custom. Prices and allowances change often, so confirm on each vendor's live page.
Prices and plans change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you decide.
Cursor vs Devin: implementation, ecosystem, AI and security.
Ease of implementation and usability
We did not test setup or onboarding effort. Evaluate both tools on a real branch of your own repository, with your own tests and conventions.
Integrations and ecosystem
Cursor: MCP servers, Skills and hooks, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google models, Cloud agents. Devin: Devin Review, DeepWiki, Devin CLI, Devin Desktop.
AI capabilities
Model choice: Cursor - Models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, plus Cursor's own models. Devin - Cognition models and others; details not reviewed.
Security, deployment and administration
Approval and admin controls: Cursor - Not documented in the sources reviewed. Devin - Not documented in the sources reviewed. Certifications and data-retention terms were not reviewed for either product; check each vendor's security documentation.
Cursor and Devin: each option, in balance.
Cursor
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Offers models from several vendors in one product, so teams are not tied to a single model family.
- A free Hobby plan lets developers try the editor and agent before paying.
- Team plans document org-wide Privacy Mode enforcement, SAML or OIDC SSO and an admin dashboard.
- Certain models can use Max Mode with context windows up to 1M tokens, which is relevant to large codebases.
- Usage is metered at model API prices against an included amount, so heavy agent users may incur on-demand charges.
- Tab and Apply from Chat run on custom models and cannot be billed to a user's own API key.
- The plan and price structure changes often, and versions of the pricing page have differed, so budgeting requires checking the live page.
- Human-approval and permission controls for the agent were not documented in the sources reviewed for this profile.
Devin
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Offers a free plan that includes Devin Review and DeepWiki, so teams can try parts of the product before paying.
- A single allowance covers cloud sessions, the CLI and Devin Desktop.
- Documents both self-serve tiers and ACU-billed Enterprise contracts.
- Clear individual ladder: Free, Pro $20 and Max $200.
- Pro and Max are single-user plans, so shared use requires the Teams plan.
- The product and plan names have changed repeatedly in 2025 and 2026, so older guides and prices are unreliable.
- Human-approval and permission controls were not reviewed in the sources used here.
- Usage quotas are not published as fixed numbers, so monthly spend can be hard to forecast.
Cursor or Devin: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Cursor if you…
- Developers who prefer an editor-centred workflow
- Teams that want to choose between several model vendors
- Organisations that want org-wide Privacy Mode and SSO
Choose Devin if you…
- Teams that want to delegate engineering tasks to a cloud agent
- Existing Windsurf users looking at the current plans
- Developers who want an agent, review and an editor in one plan
Switching between Cursor and Devin.
Moving between Cursor and Devin means re-creating project instructions and rules, re-adding MCP servers or other tool connections, and adjusting how your team reviews agent output. Trying each on a separate branch before committing is a low-risk way to compare them.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Cursor vs Devin: questions and answers
Is Cursor or Devin better?
The sources reviewed do not support a single ranking. The better choice depends on interface preference, model needs, oversight requirements and budget, so test both on your own repository.
Does Cursor have a free plan?
Free Hobby plan with limited Agent requests and Tab completions.
Does Devin have a free plan?
Free plan with a light quota, Devin Review and DeepWiki.
Which supports more models, Cursor or Devin?
Cursor: Models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, plus Cursor's own models. Devin: Cognition models and others; details not reviewed.
Where this comparison comes from.
- Cursor pricing Cursor (cursor.com) Official Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Cursor documentation: Pricing Cursor (cursor.com/docs) Official docs Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Self-serve plans Devin Docs Official docs Accessed 4 Nov 2026
- Billing Devin Docs Official docs Accessed 4 Nov 2026
Comparison rows summarise the sources listed and the two profiles. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested either product.
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