# Udio vs Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

> Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing
> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place

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

## Verdict

Udio is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) under Coding AI. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 6.9 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Udio is available on Web and iOS. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

### Choose Udio if

- You want a tool built for generating song drafts with vocals.
- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics.
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Udio | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text-to-song generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Extend and Remix | Yes | Not listed |
| Audio inpainting | Yes | Not listed |
| Audio-guided generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Voices | Yes | Not listed |
| Sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Library and sharing | Yes | Not listed |
| iOS app | 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 | Udio | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |
| JetBrains Plugin | No | Yes |

## Udio strengths

- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks
- Free plan with daily and monthly credits
- Official iOS app alongside the web app
- Paid credit limits were doubled or raised after the UMG deal

## Udio limitations

- Downloads of audio, video and stems are disabled on all plans
- Free plan is capped at three 2-minute songs per day
- No public API and no Android app
- Licensed platform and new models are announced but have no published launch date

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

It depends on your workflow. Udio is built for generating song drafts with vocals. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents.

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

Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Udio 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.