# Plus AI vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Plus AI: Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Plus AI is listed under Productivity and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.9 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a free plan or trial. Only Plus AI is available on Web and offers an API. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Plus AI if

- You want a tool built for Teams that already work in PowerPoint or Google Slides and want AI generation and editing without switching tools.
- Works inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, so decks stay in native, editable formats.
- Accepts documents (PDF, docx, text) as source material for decks.

### 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

| | Plus AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $15 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Plus AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remix | Yes | Not listed |
| Visuals | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom branding | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual output | Yes | Not listed |
| Native file output | Yes | Not listed |
| Presentation Agent API and MCP server | Yes | Not listed |
| Prompt-to-deck generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Slide editing | 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 | Plus AI | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Plus AI strengths

- Works inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, so decks stay in native, editable formats.
- Accepts documents (PDF, docx, text) as source material for decks.
- Remix feature restyles existing slides rather than only generating new ones.
- Offers an API and MCP server for use from other AI tools and agents.
- Company reports SOC 2 Type II compliance.

## Plus AI limitations

- No permanent free tier; a credit card is required to start the 7-day trial.
- Credit-based limits (1,500 to 6,000 per month) mean heavy users may need a higher tier, and Max costs $240 per month.
- Custom slide masters are limited to the Enterprise plan.
- Requires PowerPoint or Google Slides; there is no standalone mobile app.

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

It depends on your workflow. Plus AI is built for Teams that already work in PowerPoint or Google Slides and want AI generation and editing without switching tools. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Plus AI: Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) has a free plan or trial; Plus AI is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Plus AI or Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)?**

Plus AI starts at $15 and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.