Windsurf
AI-native code editor — rebranded Devin Desktop in 2026 under Cognition AI — with agentic "Cascade" flows that can plan and execute multi-file changes across your codebase.
About Windsurf
Windsurf was rebranded to Devin Desktop in 2026 after Cognition AI acquired the product; the underlying editor and its capabilities carried over unchanged, only the name and branding changed. It is a standalone AI-native code editor combining fast autocomplete and chat with "Cascade" — an agentic mode that can plan out a multi-step task, make coordinated edits across multiple files, run terminal commands, and iterate based on the results, with the developer reviewing changes along the way. This makes it a strong option for tasks like implementing a feature that touches several files, or refactoring a pattern across a codebase. The free tier remains available at $0; paid plans now start at $20/month for Pro, with Max ($200/month) and Team ($80/month + $40/month per seat) tiers above it, plus a custom Enterprise plan. Very large monorepos can still slow down the initial indexing step.
Pros
- ✓Strong agentic multi-file editing (Cascade)
- ✓Generous free tier for individuals
- ✓Fast, responsive autocomplete
- ✓Standalone editor, no extension setup needed
Cons
- ×Pricing/credit model has changed multiple times
- ×Large monorepos can slow indexing
- ×Smaller plugin ecosystem than VS Code-based tools
Use Cases
Multi-file feature implementation
Codebase refactoring
Day-to-day development
Learning a new codebase
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Free / from $20mo
freemium