Cursor vs Codeium (now Devin Desktop) 2026 - Which AI Coding Tool Should You Use?
Codeium is now Devin Desktop: it became Windsurf in 2025, was acquired by Cognition, and was renamed Devin Desktop in June 2026. That makes this a head-to-head between two AI-first code editors. Cursor and Devin Desktop both have free plans and charge $20/month for Pro, so the choice comes down to workflow and which agents you prefer.
Our verdict
Cursor wins for power users who want a mature AI editor with wide model choice. Devin Desktop wins for developers who want generous free Tab completions and Devin agents in the same tool.
When to choose each
Choose Cursor when...
- Mature AI-first editor built on VS Code
- Multi-file context and codebase awareness
- Agent and Composer for large refactors
- Cloud agents and Bugbot code review
Choose Codeium when...
- Unlimited Tab completions on the free plan
- Devin agents included in the same subscription
- Existing Codeium and Windsurf plans carried over
- Max tier ($200/mo) for heavy agent use
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Should I use Cursor or Devin Desktop (formerly Codeium)?
Both are AI-first editors at $20/month for Pro, so try the free plans side by side on a real project. Cursor is the more established choice, with a wide model menu and cloud agents. Devin Desktop suits developers who want unlimited free Tab completions and easy handoff to Devin agents. If you would rather keep your current editor, GitHub Copilot is the plugin-style alternative.
What happened to Codeium?
Codeium renamed its product Windsurf in April 2025. Cognition acquired Windsurf in July 2025, and on June 2, 2026 the editor was renamed Devin Desktop. Existing plans, settings and extensions carried over automatically.