# Notion AI vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Notion AI: AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Notion AI is listed under AI Assistants and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Notion AI is available on Web, iOS and Android. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Linux and JetBrains Plugin.

### Choose Notion AI if

- You want a tool built for searching and answering questions across a Notion workspace.
- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content.
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Notion AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notion Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Q&A with citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Inline writing help | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Meeting Notes (beta) | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise Search (beta) | Yes | Not listed |
| Research mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Database autofill and formulas | Yes | Not listed |
| Admin controls | 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 | Notion AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Notion AI strengths

- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources
- Enterprise Search reaches connected apps such as Slack, Google Drive and GitHub
- Meeting transcription works without a meeting bot
- Notion states customer data is not used for model training unless the customer opts in

## Notion AI limitations

- Full AI features (Agent, Meeting Notes, Enterprise Search) require the $20 per member Business plan
- Custom Agents and Workers use credits billed at $10 per 1,000 monthly credits
- Meeting Notes and Enterprise Search are labelled beta
- Only useful if content lives in Notion; it does not generate images

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

It depends on your workflow. Notion AI is built for searching and answering questions across a Notion workspace. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Notion AI: AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Notion 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.