Cursor vs Windsurf

AI coding tools

The practical difference

Windsurf is now Devin Desktop. Both it and Cursor combine an editor with agents. Compare how you assign work, inspect changes and move between local and cloud sessions.

Source checked: Oct 3, 2026 · Cursor Agent · Devin Desktop · Devin plans · Windsurf transition FAQ

At a glance

What to compare	Cursor	Windsurf
Workflow	Codebase context and agent editing inside a code editor.	A full editor and Agent Command Center for local and cloud work.
Plan check	Model selection and automatic routing affect usage charges.	Confirm desktop seat access, agent quotas and extra usage separately; legacy plans can differ.
Model	Claude Sonnet 5.5 Source GPT-5.6 Sol Source Gemini 3.1 Pro Source	An exact model version has not been confirmed in the available sources. Source
User reviews	G2 4.6 / 5 323 reviewsSnapshot: Oct 3, 2026	G2 4.3 / 5 35 reviewsSnapshot: Oct 3, 2026

The model names shown are documented examples, not a complete list. Available choices depend on the plan, mode, account and organization settings.

Read user reviews on the original platform. Each source covers the full product, not just its AI features.

Check the plan for your workflow

Cursor

Hobby free entry; paid individual and team plans. Model choice affects included usage and additional charges.

Plan structures reflect the documented source date. Check current prices and limits with the provider.

Source checked: Oct 3, 2026

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Windsurf

Devin offers Free, Pro, Max, Teams and Enterprise plans. Agent quotas and additional usage depend on the plan; Teams desktop access requires a full seat.

Plan structures reflect the documented source date. Check current prices and limits with the provider.

Source checked: Oct 3, 2026

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Try one small project

A suggested trial for your own work. We have not run this test.

Use a repository with one failing check. Assign the fix, inspect the diff and run the check in your intended local or cloud workflow; confirm account access first.
Review the changes, run the project’s checks and see how easily you can correct or undo a mistake.
Record model choice and usage. For hosted apps, include database and deployment costs in the comparison.

Documented models with evaluation sources

These model names appear in both the product documentation and an external evaluation. Endpoint revisions, settings and the complete tool workflow have not been matched.