Windsurf
AI-native code editor with an agentic coding assistant (Cascade), built by Cognition, the makers of Devin.
Category: Development & Code · Coding assistants & IDEs
Features
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor with an agentic coding assistant (Cascade, now Devin Local), built by Cognition.
On 2 June 2026 the brand was officially renamed 'Devin Desktop'. Existing users were automatically migrated via an over-the-air update that preserved their settings, projects and extensions.
- Cascade AI agent (now Devin Local) for autonomous coding and refactoring
- Unlimited tab completions in the editor
- Multi-file context across the entire project
- Agentic debugging, testing and code review
- Team management with shared credit quotas
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | free | Month | Unlimited Tab completions |
| Pro | $20 | Month | Full Cascade agent access |
| Teams | $80 / $40 | Month | Team management and shared quotas |
| Max | $200 | Month | Highest usage quota |
Limits
Live pricing page windsurf.com/pricing redirects to devin.ai/pricing; the brand has now been fully absorbed into Devin/Cognition. Free/Pro/Max unchanged from the 2026-03-19 blog post; Teams changed to $80 base fee + $40/seat.
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FAQ
Is Windsurf available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Windsurf's vendor based?
Cognition Labs (Cognition AI, Inc.), based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Windsurf still active?
Live-checked against the official vendor page.
How many plans are documented for Windsurf?
The catalog documents 4 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Windsurf categorized for?
Windsurf is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about Windsurf come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://devin.ai/pricing
- https://devin.ai/desktop
- https://devin.ai/pricing
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