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Comparator · Coding

EmdashFree tiervsDevin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)$20/mo (Pro)

Starting pricefree · $20/mo

Free tieryes · yes

Plans documented2 · 5

Platforms1 · 1

Comparison of Emdash, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
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Category	Coding	Coding
Main use cases	Running parallel coding agents Passing issues to agents Scheduled agent runs Remote development over SSH Reviewing agent diffs	Agentic multi-file code changes Autocompleting code Refactoring existing projects Team development with shared admin Enterprise-controlled deployments
Best for	Developers using several coding agents, Teams needing remote dev	Professional developers, Engineering teams, Developers wanting an AI-first IDE
Platforms	Desktop	Desktop
Pricing model	—	Freemium
Pricing	See official pricing US prices not confirmed	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	Parallel worktrees In-app browser Automations Remote SSH Prompt, skill and MCP library Diff and CI checks	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	Open source Works with many CLI agents Supports macOS, Windows and Linux Downloadable without listed charge	Free plan with unlimited Tab completions Downloads for macOS, Windows and Linux Plans and settings migrate from Windsurf automatically Pro at $20/month
Limitations	Requires installing separate coding agents Cloud and Enterprise require contacting sales No pricing page; 404 at /pricing Agent costs depend on providers	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 Oct 2, 2026	Listed Verified Oct 1, 2026