# Clay vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Clay: Enrich leads with 150+ data sources and AI research agents to run go-to-market plays
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Clay 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 7.9 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Clay is available on Web and CLI and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Clay if

- You want a tool built for Multi-provider lead enrichment, AI-assisted account research, building custom outbound and inbound workflows.
- Access to 150+ data providers with waterfall enrichment in a single workspace.
- Claygent applies AI web research to custom questions about each lead or account.

### 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

| | Clay | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Clay | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claygent | Yes | Not listed |
| Waterfall Enrichment | Yes | Not listed |
| Data Marketplace | Yes | Not listed |
| Workflow Tables | Yes | Not listed |
| Audiences and Signals | Yes | Not listed |
| Email Sequencing | Yes | Not listed |
| Ads Audience Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| CRM and Warehouse Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Credit Budgeting | 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 | Clay | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Clay strengths

- Access to 150+ data providers with waterfall enrichment in a single workspace.
- Claygent applies AI web research to custom questions about each lead or account.
- Free plan with unlimited seats and tables for testing workflows.
- Outputs reach email, LinkedIn/Meta/Google ads and CRMs without extra tooling.
- Frequent product updates, with weekly changelog roundups.

## Clay limitations

- Credit-based pricing with two credit types is harder to forecast than flat per-seat pricing.
- Free plan is limited to 500 actions, 100 data credits and 200 rows per table, with no phone enrichment or signals.
- CRM sync, warehouse sync and API access require Growth ($446/mo list) or higher.
- Pricing page figures are inconsistent between headline prices and FAQ text.

## 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 Clay better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Clay is built for Multi-provider lead enrichment, AI-assisted account research, building custom outbound and inbound workflows. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Clay: Enrich leads with 150+ data sources and AI research agents to run go-to-market plays. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

Yes, both do. Clay is freemium and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

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

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.