# Artisan vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Artisan: AI employees for go-to-market teams, starting with Ava, an autonomous AI BDR
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

- Artisan profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/artisan
- Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/windsurf
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/artisan-vs-windsurf
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Artisan is listed under AI Agents and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.4 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a free plan or trial. Only Artisan is available on Web. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Artisan if

- You want a tool built for automating outbound prospecting, email outreach and meeting booking without adding BDR headcount.
- Covers lead data, enrichment, sequencing, replies and meeting booking in one platform.
- Approval, tone lock, banned phrases and escalation rules allow human oversight.

### Choose Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) if

- You want a tool built for managing multiple coding agents.
- Free plan with unlimited Tab completions and inline edits.
- Full IDE that stays compatible with VS Code and Windsurf extensions.

## Pricing

| | Artisan | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | Custom | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Artisan | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Lead Discovery | Yes | Not listed |
| Autonomous Campaigns | Yes | Not listed |
| Autonomous Replies and Booking | Yes | Not listed |
| Human-in-the-Loop Controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Intent Signals | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Dialer Add-On | Yes | Not listed |
| Own-Domain Sending | Yes | Not listed |
| CRM Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Security and Compliance | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Command Center | Not listed | Yes |
| Spaces | Not listed | Yes |
| Full IDE | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Local | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Client Protocol support | Not listed | Yes |
| Tab and Supercomplete | Not listed | Yes |
| Fast Context | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Cloud handoff | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP and extensions | Not listed | Yes |
| SWE-2 model | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Artisan | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Artisan strengths

- Covers lead data, enrichment, sequencing, replies and meeting booking in one platform.
- Approval, tone lock, banned phrases and escalation rules allow human oversight.
- SOC 2 Type II, SSO/SAML and audit logs are stated for security-conscious buyers.
- Bi-directional Salesforce and HubSpot sync.
- Onboarding with CSM support in a shared Slack channel on every plan.

## Artisan limitations

- No published prices or free trial; every plan requires a sales conversation.
- Third-party sources report widely different costs, making budgeting harder.
- The dialer is a separate per-seat add-on.
- Web only; no public mobile app found.

## Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) strengths

- Free plan with unlimited Tab completions and inline edits
- Full IDE that stays compatible with VS Code and Windsurf extensions
- One view for managing local, cloud and third-party agents
- Supports ACP agents such as Codex, Claude Agent and OpenCode
- Available on macOS, Windows and Linux

## Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) limitations

- Paid plans have daily and weekly usage quotas, and extra usage is billed at API pricing
- Pro rose to $20 per month, and Max costs $200 per month
- The rename and the move to devin.ai changed menus, docs and branding, and some names such as the JetBrains plugin still say Windsurf
- Cascade was retired in favour of Devin Local, so Cascade workflows had to migrate

## FAQ

**Is Artisan better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Artisan is built for automating outbound prospecting, email outreach and meeting booking without adding BDR headcount. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

**What are the key feature differences between Artisan and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

Artisan: AI employees for go-to-market teams, starting with Ava, an autonomous AI BDR. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

**Does Artisan or Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) have a free plan?**

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a free plan or trial; Artisan is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Artisan or Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

Artisan starts at Custom and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.