Criterion Claude Code Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
CategoryAI Coding AssistantsAI Coding Assistants
In one sentenceAnthropic's agentic coding tool that reads your codebase, edits files and runs commands from the terminal, IDE, desktop or browser.The renamed Windsurf editor, rebuilt around managing local and cloud coding agents.
Problem it solvesMulti-step engineering tasks such as fixing bugs, writing tests or updating dependencies take many manual steps. Claude Code carries out those steps and reports back for review.Developers juggling several AI agents lack a single place to manage them. Devin Desktop combines an editor with agent management.
Free planNoYes
Developer APIYes — docsYes
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux/WSL, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Desktop app, Web, iOS/Android (via Claude app), SlackWindows, macOS, Linux, JetBrains (Windsurf plugin)
Pricing (summary)Claude Code is included in Claude Pro ($20/month, or $17/month billed annually), Max (from $100/month), Team and Enterprise plans. It can also be used pay-as-you-go with an Anthropic API key at standard token rates.
Checked 2026-10-19		Free costs $0 with a light agent quota and unlimited completions. Pro is $20 per month and Max $200 per month. Teams is $80 per month plus $40 per full seat; Enterprise is custom. Extra usage is charged at API pricing.
Checked 2026-10-19
Strengths
  • Many surfaces sharing one configuration
  • Strong extensibility (MCP, skills, hooks, SDK)
  • Choice of subscription or API billing
  • Generous unlimited completions on Free
  • Multi-provider model access
  • Cloud agents built in
Limitations
  • Not included in the free Claude plan
  • Usage on subscriptions is limited per 5-hour session
  • Changes still need human review
  • Quota-based usage is less predictable
  • Extra usage billed at API pricing
  • Brand change may confuse existing users