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Comparator · Coding

Claude Code$20/mo (Pro)vsDevin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)$20/mo (Pro)

Starting price$20/mo · $20/mo

Free tierno · yes

Plans documented5 · 5

Platforms2 · 1

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Comparison of Claude Code, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
	Claude Code Visit website for Claude Code (opens in a new tab)	Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) Visit website for Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) (opens in a new tab)
Category	Coding	Coding
Main use cases	Building features across multiple files Fixing bugs Automating development tasks Exploring an unfamiliar codebase Running commands and tests from the terminal	Agentic multi-file code changes Autocompleting code Refactoring existing projects Team development with shared admin Enterprise-controlled deployments
Best for	Developers working in the terminal, Teams using Claude subscriptions or Console	Professional developers, Engineering teams, Developers wanting an AI-first IDE
Platforms	Web, Desktop	Desktop
Pricing model	—	Freemium
Pricing	Claude Free $0 (no Claude Code); Pro $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front) or $20 billed monthly, includes Claude Code; Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x usage of Pro). Team/Enterprise listed separately. Console use billed by API token consumption. Checked Sep 29, 2026. Official pricing ↗	Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full seat; Enterprise contact sales. Prices shown per month; billing period not stated. Checked Sep 29, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	Terminal CLI with native installer and Homebrew/WinGet options VS Code and JetBrains extensions Desktop app and web access Integration with development tools Third-party provider support in CLI, VS Code and JetBrains Usage and cost tracking via /usage	Agent Command Center (Spaces, Kanban, multi-agent) Full IDE with autocomplete and debugging Tab completions and inline edits SWE-2 model Cloud agents (Devin Cloud) on paid plans JetBrains plugin and Devin CLI
Pros	Available on several surfaces: terminal, IDE, desktop, web Included in Pro and Max subscription plans Native installs update automatically in the background Can also be used via Anthropic Console account	Free plan with unlimited Tab completions Downloads for macOS, Windows and Linux Plans and settings migrate from Windsurf automatically Pro at $20/month
Limitations	Not included in the Free Claude plan Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Console account Console use is billed by API token consumption Subscription usage limits apply	Free plan has light agent quota and limited models Max plan costs $200/month Team plan has $80 base plus $40 per seat Requires desktop install (macOS 10.15 unsupported)
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Sep 29, 2026	Listed Verified Oct 1, 2026