# Genspark vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Genspark is listed under AI Assistants and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Genspark is available on Web and iOS. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Genspark if

- You want a tool built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation.
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Genspark | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Sheets | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Docs | Yes | Not listed |
| Research and Sparkpages | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Meeting Notes and Developer Tool | Yes | Not listed |
| SecondBrain Memory | 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 | Genspark | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Genspark strengths

- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
- Permanent free tier with a daily credit allowance.
- Native iOS app with a 4.7 rating on the App Store.
- Heavily funded, with a reported $275M raise in November 2025.

## Genspark limitations

- Credit-based billing is hard to predict: video generation can use close to 1,000 credits per attempt, and credits reportedly do not roll over.
- Trustpilot reviewers report unexpected charges, credits consumed by failed tasks, and slow or automated refund support.
- Pro costs $249.99 per month, a large jump from Plus at $24.99.
- Public pricing and documentation could not be accessed without signing in, and no public API was 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 Genspark better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Genspark is built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Genspark 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.