# Julius AI vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Julius AI: AI data analyst that runs Python on your spreadsheets and databases to produce charts
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Julius AI 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 8.1 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Julius AI is available on Web and iOS. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Julius AI if

- You want a tool built for analyzing spreadsheets without coding.
- Runs executed Python code on uploaded data rather than only describing answers.
- Builds exportable charts from plain-language requests.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Julius AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Data Sandbox | Yes | Not listed |
| Chart and Graph Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Spreadsheet Upload | Yes | Not listed |
| Database Connectors | Yes | Not listed |
| Notebooks | Yes | Not listed |
| Statistical Modeling | Yes | Not listed |
| Math Helper | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents and Scheduled Runs | 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 | Julius AI | 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 |

## Julius AI strengths

- Runs executed Python code on uploaded data rather than only describing answers
- Builds exportable charts from plain-language requests
- Connects to PostgreSQL, Snowflake and BigQuery on paid plans
- Starts at $20 per month, with a free plan to try it
- Has an iOS app as well as the web app

## Julius AI limitations

- Free allowance is small and has been reduced over time
- Plans, credits and names changed several times in 2026, which makes costs hard to predict
- Business costs $450 per month
- No public API is confirmed, and no Android or desktop app 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 Julius AI better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Julius AI is built for analyzing spreadsheets without coding. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Julius AI: AI data analyst that runs Python on your spreadsheets and databases to produce charts. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Julius AI 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.