GitHub Copilot vs Codeium (now Devin Desktop) 2026 - Which AI Coding Tool is Better?
Codeium no longer exists under that name. It became Windsurf in April 2025, Cognition bought Windsurf in July 2025, and in June 2026 the editor was renamed Devin Desktop. So the real comparison today is GitHub Copilot, which works inside the editor you already use, against Devin Desktop, a standalone AI editor that pairs Tab completions with Cognition's Devin agents. Both have free plans, and paid plans start at $10/month for Copilot and $20/month for Devin Desktop.
Our verdict
GitHub Copilot wins on editor choice, GitHub integration and entry price. Devin Desktop wins for an AI-first editor with unlimited free Tab completions.
When to choose each
Choose GitHub Copilot when...
- Works inside VS Code, JetBrains and other existing IDEs
- Native GitHub PR review and coding agent integration
- Cheaper paid entry (Pro $10/mo)
- More enterprise features and compliance
Choose Codeium when...
- Unlimited Tab completions and inline edits on the free plan
- AI-first editor built around agents
- Devin agents included in the same subscription
- Existing Codeium and Windsurf plans carried over
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What happened to Codeium?
Codeium renamed its product Windsurf in April 2025. Cognition, the company behind the Devin AI agent, acquired Windsurf in July 2025, and on June 2, 2026 the Windsurf editor became Devin Desktop through an over-the-air update. Settings, extensions and plans carried over, so former Codeium users are now Devin Desktop users.
Is Devin Desktop as good as GitHub Copilot?
For inline completion and everyday coding, both are strong. Devin Desktop is a full AI-first editor, so it suits developers who are happy to switch editors and want agents built in. Copilot fits teams that want to keep their current IDE and need tight GitHub integration, including PR reviews and the Copilot coding agent.
Is Devin Desktop free?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited Tab completions and inline edits, plus a light agent quota and a limited set of models. Pro is $20/month and Max is $200/month. GitHub Copilot also has a Free plan (2,000 completions and 50 chat requests a month), with Pro at $10/month and Pro+ at $39/month.