# Leonardo AI vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Leonardo AI is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Leonardo AI if

- You want a tool built for game and concept art.
- Free plan with 150 tokens per day.
- Many first-party and third-party image and video models in one account.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Leonardo AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Canvas | Yes | Not listed |
| Multiple models | Yes | Not listed |
| Personal model training | Yes | Not listed |
| Video generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Blueprints | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editing tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Not listed |
| API and MCP server | 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 | Leonardo AI | 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 |

## Leonardo AI strengths

- Free plan with 150 tokens per day
- Many first-party and third-party image and video models in one account
- Personal model training on paid plans
- AI Canvas for inpainting and outpainting
- Apps for iOS and Android, plus a pay-as-you-go API

## Leonardo AI limitations

- Free generations are public and the daily allowance is small
- Token costs vary by model and settings, so spend is hard to predict
- Unlimited relaxed video generation needs the $60 Ultimate plan
- Official pricing page blocks automated access, so plan details need checking on the site

## 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 Leonardo AI better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Leonardo 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.