Head-to-head · AI Code Generation Software
Cursor vs Devin
Cursor leads on 0 checks, Devin on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCursor · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Cursor scores higher on our rubric for ai code generation software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Cursor is the better fit for developers seeking AI-first coding in a desktop editor. Devin is the better fit for autonomous software-engineering agents.
- Cursor fits best
Developers seeking AI-first coding in a desktop editor
- Devin fits best
Autonomous software-engineering agents
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Side by side
| Feature | Cursor 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Devin 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in AI Code Generation Software | #5 in AI Code Generation Software |
| Best for | Developers seeking AI-first coding in a desktop editor | Autonomous software-engineering agents |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs, Community | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cursor 0/1 · Devin 0/1 | ||
| Enterprise controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| IDE support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Generation modes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Context window | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cursor is a desktop code editor built around AI-assisted software development, aimed at individual developers and software teams. It brings inline completion, conversational code assistance, repository-aware context, natural-language… Read the review → |
Built for individuals and engineering teams, Devin acts as an autonomous software engineer across planning, implementation, execution, testing, review, and maintenance. It can investigate bugs, perform migrations and refactors, review pull… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cursor — where it wins
- Combines inline completion, code chat, and natural-language editing
- Agents can make multi-file changes and use terminal tools
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- AI usage is limited on the free Hobby plan
- Advanced model access starts with the paid Pro plan
- Desktop-only deployment may not suit browser-based workflows
Devin — where it wins
- Executes coding, testing, migrations, refactors, and bug fixes autonomously
- Connects with GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Jira, Linear, and other tools
- Runs across web, desktop, CLI, API, and embedded development environments
Where it doesn't
- Free, Pro, and Max plans impose usage quotas or caps
- Teams requires an $80 monthly minimum
- Support is provided through email and documentation
- Cursor9.2/10 · Free plan
A desktop editor that brings code chat, completions, and multi-file agents together.
Visit CursorFull verdict → - Devin9.0/10 · Free plan
Devin handles multi-step engineering work from code changes through testing and review.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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