# Riff vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Riff 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 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Riff if

- You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Riff | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On-device AI | Yes | Not listed |
| Replies and comments | Yes | Not listed |
| DM replies and first messages | Yes | Not listed |
| Riff a post | Yes | Not listed |
| Dials | Yes | Not listed |
| Repurposing | Yes | Not listed |
| Voices and presets | Yes | Not listed |
| Never sends for you | 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 | Riff | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Riff strengths

- Free, with no account, subscription or API key
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
- Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
- Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
- Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

## Riff limitations

- Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
- Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
- Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
- Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

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

It depends on your workflow. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Riff 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.