# Oboe vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Oboe: AI tutor that builds personalized learning paths with podcasts, flashcards and quizzes on any topic
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Oboe is listed under Education & Research 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 Oboe is available on Web. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Oboe if

- You want a tool built for getting up to speed on an unfamiliar topic quickly, turning study documents into flashcards and quizzes, learning through audio.
- Free plan includes every learning format, with only daily rate limits.
- Mixes podcasts, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, diagrams and songs in one chat.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Oboe | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalized Learning Paths | Yes | Not listed |
| Podcasts | Yes | Not listed |
| Flashcards and Quizzes | Yes | Not listed |
| Study Guides | Yes | Not listed |
| Diagrams and Songs | Yes | Not listed |
| Document Upload | Yes | Not listed |
| Shareable Artifacts | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual Teaching | 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 | Oboe | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Oboe strengths

- Free plan includes every learning format, with only daily rate limits.
- Mixes podcasts, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, diagrams and songs in one chat.
- Accepts uploaded documents up to 10 MB as source material.
- Teaches in the language of the prompt, including audio.
- Teachers can get free access to Oboe Pro, per a June 2026 company post.

## Oboe limitations

- The homepage says chats are going away and past chats and artifacts will become inaccessible.
- Prices are not shown on the public site, and third-party sources disagree on them.
- Web only: no iOS or Android app yet.
- New worksheets and revisions are no longer supported.

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

It depends on your workflow. Oboe is built for getting up to speed on an unfamiliar topic quickly, turning study documents into flashcards and quizzes, learning through audio. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Oboe: AI tutor that builds personalized learning paths with podcasts, flashcards and quizzes on any topic. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Oboe 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.