Criterion Cursor Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
CategoryAI Coding AssistantsAI Coding Assistants
In one sentenceAn AI-first code editor with local and cloud agents, now sold on a shared Cursor and Grok subscription.The renamed Windsurf editor, rebuilt around managing local and cloud coding agents.
Problem it solvesDevelopers spend time on repetitive edits, debugging and reviews. Cursor lets agents take on those tasks inside a full editor.Developers juggling several AI agents lack a single place to manage them. Devin Desktop combines an editor with agent management.
Free planYesYes
Developer APIYes — docsYes
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Cloud agentsWindows, macOS, Linux, JetBrains (Windsurf plugin)
Pricing (summary)Cursor has a Free tier and paid individual tiers at $8, $30, $100 and $200 per month, with usage pools shared across Cursor and Grok products that refresh weekly. Teams starts at $30 per user per month and Enterprise is custom. Third-party models are billed separately at API list price.
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
  • Full editor plus cloud agents
  • Weekly usage refresh
  • Strong team admin options
  • Generous unlimited completions on Free
  • Multi-provider model access
  • Cloud agents built in
Limitations
  • Included allowance covers Grok models only; other models cost extra at API rates
  • Plus tier is limited to Grok models
  • No annual pricing shown on the pricing page
  • Quota-based usage is less predictable
  • Extra usage billed at API pricing
  • Brand change may confuse existing users