# Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) vs Zapier

> Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place
> Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents

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

## Verdict

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is listed under Coding AI and Zapier under Productivity. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Only Zapier is available on Web and CLI and offers an API.

### 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.

### Choose Zapier if

- You want a tool built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.
- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agent Command Center | Yes | Not listed |
| Spaces | Yes | Not listed |
| Full IDE | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin Local | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Client Protocol support | Yes | Not listed |
| Tab and Supercomplete | Yes | Not listed |
| Fast Context | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin Cloud handoff | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP and extensions | Yes | Not listed |
| SWE-2 model | Yes | Not listed |
| Zaps | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier MCP | Not listed | Yes |
| AI by Zapier and Copilot | Not listed | Yes |
| Tables, Forms and Chatbots | Not listed | Yes |
| Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier SDK and API | Not listed | Yes |
| Governance Controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## 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

## Zapier strengths

- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.
- Zapier MCP is included on every plan and works with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
- Enterprise governance options include SSO, SCIM, action restrictions and log streaming.
- Agents, Chatbots, Tables and Forms sit in the same account as Zaps.

## Zapier limitations

- Task-based pricing rises quickly: Team starts at $103.50/month and Professional at 2,000 tasks is $73.50/month on monthly billing.
- The free plan is limited to 100 tasks and two-step Zaps with 15-minute polling.
- Agents activities and Chatbots are billed as add-ons outside the plan's task pool.
- No official mobile app and no self-hosted option were found.

## FAQ

**Is Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) better than Zapier?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is built for managing multiple coding agents. Zapier is built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.

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

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place. Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents.

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

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

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

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.