Criterion GitHub Copilot Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
CategoryAI Coding AssistantsAI Coding Assistants
In one sentenceAn AI pair programmer and coding agent that works in your editor, terminal and on GitHub itself.The renamed Windsurf editor, rebuilt around managing local and cloud coding agents.
Problem it solvesWriting, reviewing and fixing code takes a lot of repetitive effort. Copilot automates routine coding and review work inside the tools developers already use.Developers juggling several AI agents lack a single place to manage them. Devin Desktop combines an editor with agent management.
Free planYesYes
Developer APINoYes
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsVS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Terminal (Copilot CLI), github.comWindows, macOS, Linux, JetBrains (Windsurf plugin)
Pricing (summary)Copilot Free costs nothing with limited usage. Individual plans are Pro at $10, Pro+ at $39 and Max at $100 per month, each with a monthly AI credit allowance (1 credit = $0.01). Business is $19 and Enterprise $39 per seat per month.
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
  • Deep GitHub integration
  • Wide editor support
  • Multi-model choice on all plans
  • Low entry price
  • Generous unlimited completions on Free
  • Multi-provider model access
  • Cloud agents built in
Limitations
  • Chat and agent work draws from a credit allowance that varies by model
  • Free tier is limited to 2,000 completions and limited chat/agent use
  • Enterprise controls such as SAML SSO and IP indemnity require Business or Enterprise
  • Quota-based usage is less predictable
  • Extra usage billed at API pricing
  • Brand change may confuse existing users