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Forge vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Forge logo

Forge

Turn one idea into platform-ready drafts for X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Threads

Freemium
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Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) logo

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

Freemium
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Verdict

Forge is listed under Sales & Marketing AI and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.5 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Forge is available on Web. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Best overall

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

  • Software developers
  • Engineering teams
  • Enterprise engineering organizations
  • Teams running several coding agents

Choose Forge if

  • You want a tool built for writing platform-specific versions of one announcement quickly, keeping a consistent voice across networks.
  • Writes distinct drafts for five networks from one input.
  • Free trial of 2 generations with no card.

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.
Best for beginners
Forge
Best for business
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Features

18 features compared.

  • Five platform drafts
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Grok-powered writing
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Review and edit
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Post button
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Photo and video attachments
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Brand-voice settings
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Team plans
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Saved-prompt schedules
    Forge
    Available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not available
  • Agent Command Center
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Spaces
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Full IDE
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Devin Local
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Agent Client Protocol support
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Tab and Supercomplete
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Fast Context
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • Devin Cloud handoff
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • MCP and extensions
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available
  • SWE-2 model
    Forge
    Not available
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Forge
    Freemium
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Forge
    Yes
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Forge
    $0
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    $0
  • Plans
    Forge
    7 plans
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    5 plans

Forge plans

  • Free

    $0

    2 generations to try, no card.

    • 2 generations
    • Five platform drafts per generation

  • Starter

    Most popular

    $19/month

    30 generations per month.

    • 30 generations/month
    • Monthly billing

  • Pro

    $49/month

    80 generations per month.

    • 80 generations/month
    • Monthly billing

  • Power

    $99/month

    200 generations per month.

    • 200 generations/month
    • Monthly billing

  • Boost 10

    $9/one-time

    One-time pack of 10 generations.

    • 10 generations
    • Credits do not expire

  • Boost 25

    $19/one-time

    One-time pack of 25 generations.

    • 25 generations
    • Credits do not expire

  • Boost 50

    $35/one-time

    One-time pack of 50 generations.

    • 50 generations
    • Credits do not expire

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) plans

  • Free

    $0

    Light quota to code with agents

    • Limited model availability
    • Unlimited inline edits
    • Unlimited Tab completions

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Increased quotas and full model availability

    • Frontier models from OpenAI
    • Claude
    • Gemini and SpaceXAI
    • Open source models
    • Free use of SWE-2
    • Devin Cloud access
    • Extra usage at API pricing

  • Max

    $200/month

    Significantly higher quotas for power users

    • Everything in Pro
    • Significantly higher quotas

  • Teams

    $80/month

    $80 per month for the team plan plus $40 per month per full dev seat

    • Everything in Pro
    • Up to 200 users
    • Shared collaboration
    • Centralized billing
    • Admin dashboard with analytics
    • Priority support

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Contact sales for organization-wide deployment

    • Highest priority support
    • Dedicated account management
    • SAML/OIDC SSO
    • Centralized admin controls
    • Dedicated deployment option

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Forge
7.5overall
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
8.4overall

  • Draft Quality

    Forge
    7.5
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not rated

  • Platform Coverage

    Forge
    7.5
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Forge
    8.5
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not rated

  • Pricing Clarity

    Forge
    8.5
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not rated

  • Workflow Automation

    Forge
    5.5
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not rated

  • Multi-agent Management

    Forge
    Not rated
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    8.7

  • Multi-file Agentic Edits

    Forge
    Not rated
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    8.5

  • Editor Experience

    Forge
    Not rated
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    8.4

  • Model Choice

    Forge
    Not rated
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    8.6

  • Value for Money

    Forge
    Not rated
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    7.8

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Forge

Pros

  • Writes distinct drafts for five networks from one input
  • Free trial of 2 generations with no card
  • One-time packs available for those who avoid subscriptions
  • Confirmation step before anything is posted
  • Clear published pricing, including overage rates, in the Terms

Cons

  • No automatic scheduling; scheduled runs are disabled
  • Free tier is only 2 generations
  • Web only, with no mobile app or API
  • Operator and company details are not disclosed
  • No independent reviews found

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • 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

Platforms

  • Web
    Forge
    Supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not supported
  • Windows
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Supported
  • macOS
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Supported
  • iOS
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not supported
  • Android
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not supported
  • API
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Forge
    Not supported
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Supported

Integrations

Forge

6 integrations
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Threads
  • Stripe

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

15 integrations
  • Slack
  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Figma
  • Sentry
  • Stripe
  • Vercel
  • Datadog
  • Atlassian
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Codex
  • Claude Agent
  • OpenCode

Company

  • Company
    Forge
    Not listed
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Cognition AI
  • Founded
    Forge
    Not listed
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    2023
  • Headquarters
    Forge
    Not listed
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    San Francisco, CA
  • Monthly users
    Forge
    Not listed
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    1M+
  • Listing
    Forge
    Not claimed
    Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Forge better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?

It depends on your workflow. Forge is built for writing platform-specific versions of one announcement quickly, keeping a consistent voice across networks. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Forge: Turn one idea into platform-ready drafts for X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

Which is cheaper, Forge 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.