# Opera Neon vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Opera Neon 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 7.5 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Linux and JetBrains Plugin.

### Choose Opera Neon if

- You want a tool built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session.
- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Opera Neon | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Do | Yes | Not listed |
| Neon Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Neon Make | Yes | Not listed |
| Research Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Neon Cards | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP Connector and CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| Memory and Scheduled Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Built-in Browser Tools | 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 | Opera Neon | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | No |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Opera Neon strengths

- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.
- Wide model choice across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and open-weight models on the Standard plan.
- MCP connector and CLI let external agents such as Claude Code or n8n use a live browser session.
- Credentials, passwords and card details are stated to stay on the device, and Opera says it does not train on user data.
- Free VPN and ad blocker are included in the browser.

## Opera Neon limitations

- Full agentic features need the $19.90 per month Standard plan, higher than many AI add-ons.
- Windows and macOS only; no Linux, iOS or Android version yet.
- Neon Do uses cloud LLMs to plan, and page content is sent to Opera and OpenAI servers with 365-day retention.
- Opera itself calls Neon an experimental agentic browser, so behaviour and plan limits may change.

## 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 Opera Neon better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Opera Neon is built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Opera Neon 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.