# Otter.ai vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Otter.ai is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Otter.ai is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Linux and JetBrains Plugin.

### Choose Otter.ai if

- You want a tool built for meeting transcription and summaries.
- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes.
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Otter.ai | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live transcription | Yes | Not listed |
| Notetaker bot | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-free recording | Yes | Not listed |
| AI summaries and action items | Yes | Not listed |
| Otter AI Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Channels | Yes | Not listed |
| File import | Yes | Not listed |
| CRM sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Otter 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 | Otter.ai | 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 |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Otter.ai strengths

- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension
- Summaries, action items and AI Chat across past meetings
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, rated 4.8 on the App Store from 86K ratings
- Integrations with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack and CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot

## Otter.ai limitations

- Free plan caps conversations at 30 minutes and file imports at 3 lifetime
- Pro caps monthly transcription at 1,200 minutes and meetings at 90 minutes
- Business costs $30 per user per month on monthly billing
- API access, SSO and HIPAA add-on require the Enterprise plan
- Transcription is limited to six listed languages

## 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 Otter.ai better than Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

It depends on your workflow. Otter.ai is built for meeting transcription and summaries. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

**Does Otter.ai or Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Otter.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.