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Devin Desktop

Windsurf is an AI code editor with the Cascade agent and Tab completion, also offered as a JetBrains plugin. Cognition now brands the editor as Devin Desktop; the Windsurf site still lists a free plan and Pro at $15 a month.

Pricing model
Freemium
Price start
Free plan available

Description of Devin Desktop

Windsurf is an AI code editor. Its agent, called Cascade, writes, fixes and plans code, and a feature called Windsurf Tab suggests the next edit based on your command history, clipboard and recent agent actions. The product page also describes saved Memories and Rules that keep project context and coding standards in front of the agent, automatic lint fixing, a Turbo mode that runs terminal commands without prompting, and tools to preview and deploy apps from inside the editor.

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Cascade is also offered as a plugin for JetBrains IDEs. The page shows one-click setup for MCP servers including GitHub, Figma, Slack, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Playwright and Neon, and images can be dropped in to turn designs into code. The page does not list supported operating systems.

Ownership has changed. Cognition's announcement says Windsurf is now Devin Desktop and that existing users get the change as an automatic update with the same plan and pricing. Windsurf's own legal pages redirect to Cognition, and the terms refer to Devin Desktop as formerly Windsurf. The windsurf.com site still sells the Windsurf editor, so expect the product name and documentation to shift.

On windsurf.com the Free plan has no stated credit amount, Pro is $15 a month with 500 prompt credits, and Teams is $30 per user per month. Extra credits cost $10 for 250 on Pro. Enterprise is quoted by sales. Because of the rebrand, check the current plan page before paying.

Features of Devin Desktop

  1. Cascade agent writes, fixes and plans code, with Memories and Rules that keep project context and coding standards.
  2. Windsurf Tab suggests edits from command history, clipboard and agent actions; the Cascade agent also runs as a JetBrains plugin.
  3. One-click MCP setup for tools such as GitHub, Figma, Slack, Stripe and PostgreSQL, plus preview and deploy from the editor.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Windsurf now?

Cognition, the maker of Devin. Its announcement says Windsurf is now Devin Desktop. Legal pages on windsurf.com redirect to Cognition.

Does Windsurf have a free plan?

Yes. The pricing page lists a Free plan at $0 but does not state its credit amount. Pro is $15 per month with 500 prompt credits.

Is the product renamed?

Yes. Cognition calls the editor Devin Desktop, with the same plan and pricing for existing users, while windsurf.com still uses the Windsurf name.

Website: https://windsurf.com/

Company: Cognition

Key facts

AI code editor with the Cascade agent. Now rebranded by owner Cognition as Devin Desktop; windsurf.com still lists Free and Pro $15/month. Verify current name and pricing before buying.

Pricing model Freemium
Free tier Yes · Free plan exists; credit amount not listed on pricing page
Starting price Not verified
Data residency Not verified
Compliance (as stated by vendor) Not verified
Integrations GitHub, Figma, Slack, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Playwright, Neon, JetBrains
Public API Not verified
Self-hostable Not verified
Official site Not verified
Can a general AI assistant replace it? A chat model can draft code but does not give you an editor with an agent that edits and runs your project in place.
Last verified 2026-10-10 by editor

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Update history

  1. 2026-10-10 · ai alternative note updated (editor)
  2. 2026-10-10 · editor verdict updated (editor)
  3. 2026-10-10 · integrations updated (editor)
  4. 2026-10-10 · pricing page url updated (editor)
  5. 2026-10-10 · free tier updated (editor)
  6. 2026-10-10 · pricing model updated (editor)

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