Head-to-Head Comparison

Cursor IDEvsDevin AI

Compare Cursor IDE with Devin AI to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.

Cursor IDE

AI IDEIntermediate

AI-native code editor built on VS Code with GPT-4 and Claude integration for intelligent coding assistance. Core development environment taught in vibe coding retreats.

Learning Time
2 hours (VS Code users) to 2-3 weeks advanced
Popularity
94%

Top Advantages:

Full codebase understanding and context
Multi-file refactoring capabilities
Natural language to code generation

Devin AI

Autonomous AgentAdvanced

Autonomous AI software engineer with agent-native IDE and interactive planning capabilities

Learning Time
1-2 months to proficiency
Popularity
67%

Top Advantages:

13.86% SWE-bench issue resolution rate
Agent-native IDE with planning boards
Autonomous Docker and deployment handling

Head-to-Head Comparison

CriteriaCursorWinnerDevin
Popularity94%67%
Learning Curve2 hours (VS Code users) to 2-3 weeks advanced1-2 months to proficiency
PricingFree Hobby, $20/month Pro, $40/user/month Teams$20/month Core (9 ACUs), Enterprise custom
CategoryAI IDEDifferentAutonomous Agent

When to Choose Which Tool

Choose Cursor When:

  • You want comprehensive AI-assisted development environment
  • Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: Free Hobby, $20/month Pro, $40/user/month Teams

Choose Devin When:

  • You need autonomous agent capabilities
  • Your team prefers advanced complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: $20/month Core (9 ACUs), Enterprise custom

Bottom Line

Cursor has higher industry adoption (94% vs 67%), but Devin might be better for specific autonomous agent needs.

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