Head-to-Head Comparison
Devin AIvsCursor IDE
Compare Devin AI with Cursor IDE to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.
Devin AI
Autonomous Agent • Advanced
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
Cursor IDE
AI IDE • Intermediate
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
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Criteria | Devin | Winner | Cursor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popularity | 67% | 94% | |
| Learning Curve | 1-2 months to proficiency | 2 hours (VS Code users) to 2-3 weeks advanced | |
| Pricing | $20/month Core (9 ACUs), Enterprise custom | Free Hobby, $20/month Pro, $40/user/month Teams | |
| Category | Autonomous Agent | Different | AI IDE |
When to Choose Which Tool
Choose Devin When:
- You need autonomous agent capabilities
- Your team prefers advanced complexity tools
- Budget allows for: $20/month Core (9 ACUs), Enterprise custom
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
Bottom Line
Cursor has higher industry adoption (94% vs 67%), but Devin might be better for specific autonomous agent needs.
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