Side by side
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI coding agent and IDE that turns ideas into code, running tasks in parallel for developers and engineering teams. | Desktop app to plan, run and review local and cloud coding agents from one editor-like workspace. |
| Price from | 20 USD/mo | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, mac, windows, linux, api | mac, web |
| API | yes | yes |
Cursor: key features
- AI coding agent that turns ideas into code
- Cloud agents that build, test and demo features autonomously
- Parallel task execution with Mission Control view
- Command-line Cursor CLI
- Slack and GitHub integration for code review and PRs
- Bugbot agentic code review
Devin Desktop: key features
- Full IDE with syntax highlighting, autocomplete and debugging
- Session board to track local and cloud agents by status
- Spaces sharing context and Git worktrees across agents
- Agent Client Protocol (ACP) for multiple models and agents
- Review of agent diffs and pull requests inside the editor
FAQ
Is Cursor or Devin Desktop better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Cursor and Devin Desktop free?
Cursor: Yes, there is a free plan. Hobby plan: limited Agent requests and access to Composer, no credit card required. Devin Desktop: Yes, there is a free plan. Light quota to code with agents, limited model availability, unlimited inline edits and unlimited Tab completions.