# ShareOfAsk vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

ShareOfAsk is listed under Sales & Marketing AI and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ShareOfAsk is available on Web. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose ShareOfAsk if

- You want a tool built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.
- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer.
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | ShareOfAsk | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI visibility metrics | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-model tracking | Yes | Not listed |
| Brand sentiment | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled snapshots | Yes | Not listed |
| Action analyses | Yes | Not listed |
| Buyer question library | Yes | Not listed |
| Reports | Yes | Not listed |
| Agency workspaces | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP access | 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 | ShareOfAsk | 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 |

## ShareOfAsk strengths

- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode
- Agency workspaces and read-only shareable reports
- MCP access with OAuth is included on all plans
- Entry plan at $49 per month with daily monitoring

## ShareOfAsk limitations

- No permanent free plan, only a one-time 7-day Free Scan
- Starter is limited to 25 questions and 3 models, Growth to 100 questions and 4 models
- No public REST API or other integrations are documented
- Young product with a single named founder and no disclosed legal entity

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

It depends on your workflow. ShareOfAsk is built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, ShareOfAsk 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.