# Cursor vs Devin

> Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents
> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests

- Cursor profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cursor
- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/cursor-vs-devin
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Cursor and Devin are both Coding AI tools. Cursor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.2 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Cursor is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Devin is available on Slack App and offers an API.

### Choose Cursor if

- You want a tool built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests.
- Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support.
- Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks.

### Choose Devin if

- You want a tool built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session.
- Runs many sessions in parallel.

## Pricing

| | Cursor | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Cursor | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Tab and inline edits | Yes | Not listed |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Not listed |
| Model choice | Yes | Yes |
| Bugbot code review | Yes | Not listed |
| CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| Slack app and iOS app | Yes | Not listed |
| Marketplace and rules | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agent sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Parallel sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Wiki | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Git providers | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Cursor | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## Cursor strengths

- Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support
- Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks
- Choice of models from several providers, including Cursor's own
- Covers editor, CLI, web, Slack, iOS and PR review in one product
- Privacy mode and SOC 2 and ISO certifications for team use

## Cursor limitations

- Third-party model usage is billed separately from the plan at API list price
- Pricing is bundled with Grok and uses weekly usage pools, which makes costs harder to predict
- No Android app, and the iOS app only controls local agents
- Indexing can be heavy on very large repositories

## Devin strengths

- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
- Connects to Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira and three major git hosts
- Includes PR review, repository Wiki and Automations
- Pro starts at $20 per month, much lower than the retired $500 Team plan
- Enterprise options include SSO and a VPC deployment

## Devin limitations

- Quota amounts for Pro and Max are not published
- Extra usage is billed at API pricing, so heavy use is hard to predict
- Max costs $200 per month, and Teams adds $40 per month per full dev seat
- No publicly released mobile app
- Cloud sessions need repository access, which some teams will not allow

## FAQ

**Is Cursor better than Devin?**

It depends on your workflow. Cursor is built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.

**What are the key feature differences between Cursor and Devin?**

Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents. Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Cursor is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does Cursor or Devin have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Cursor is freemium and Devin is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Cursor or Devin?**

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