Head-to-Head Comparison
Devin AIvsWindsurf IDE
Compare Devin AI with Windsurf 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
Windsurf IDE
AI IDE • Advanced
Agent-centric development environment with persistent AI collaboration and multi-file workflow automation
Learning Time
1-2 months to proficiency
Popularity
73%
Top Advantages:
Persistent AI agents with session memory
Cascade chat for project-wide changes
Automated workflow and CI generation
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Criteria | Devin | Winner | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popularity | 67% | 73% | |
| Learning Curve | 1-2 months to proficiency | 1-2 months to proficiency | |
| Pricing | $20/month Core (9 ACUs), Enterprise custom | Similar | $15/month Pro, $30/month Teams, $60/month Enterprise |
| 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 Windsurf When:
- You want comprehensive AI-assisted development environment
- Your team prefers advanced complexity tools
- Budget allows for: $15/month Pro, $30/month Teams, $60/month Enterprise
Bottom Line
Windsurf has higher industry adoption (73% vs 67%), but Devin might be better for specific autonomous agent needs.
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