Coding / Devin Desktop
Was Windsurf; Cognition rebranded it as Devin Desktop. Same IDE, now the command center for local and cloud coding agents. Update in-app and your settings stay put.
My score 88 out of 100 Price Free tier; Pro from about $20/mo (legacy Windsurf plans carry over) From Asia-Pacific Available globally; billed in USD. Affiliate program Unverified Last checked 16 October 2026 Go to devin.ai
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