# Manus vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Manus 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 8.0 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Manus is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Linux and JetBrains Plugin.

### Choose Manus if

- You want a tool built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent.
- Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Manus | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autonomous Task Execution | Yes | Not listed |
| Wide Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Web App and Game Builder | Yes | Not listed |
| Slides, Design, Image and Video | Yes | Not listed |
| Browser Operator | Yes | Not listed |
| Automations and Mail Manus | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud Computer | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Skills and Projects | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP Connectors and Integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Choice | 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 | Manus | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Slack App | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Manus strengths

- Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.
- Free tier needs no credit card and refreshes 300 credits daily.
- Broad connector support, including MCP servers and Zapier access to 8,000+ apps.
- Parallel sub-agent research through Wide Research.

## Manus limitations

- Credit-based pricing makes costs hard to predict; complex tasks can drain monthly credits quickly.
- Official pricing page is not readable without JavaScript, and third-party and App Store prices differ.
- Ownership and corporate structure have been unsettled after the Meta deal was ordered unwound.
- Free tier allows only one concurrent task.

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

It depends on your workflow. Manus is built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Manus 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.