# Felo vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Felo is listed under Education & Research and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Felo is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Felo if

- You want a tool built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.
- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Felo | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Search with Citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual Support | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| LiveDoc | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer API | 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 | Felo | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Felo strengths

- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.
- Pro plan at about $15 per month includes API access.
- Multilingual focus, including Japanese-language accuracy.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.

## Felo limitations

- Credit-based usage makes real limits harder to predict than fixed quotas.
- Free plan excludes AI Slides, AI Designer, custom agents, video and the API.
- Pro credits do not roll over between billing cycles.
- Current pricing is rendered dynamically and older published plan descriptions (search counts) differ from the new credit model.

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

It depends on your workflow. Felo is built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Felo 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.