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Windsurf Editor

by Windsurf •Code Assistants

AI coding IDE now renamed Devin Desktop, combining local editing with multi-agent orchestration, fast codebase context and cloud agents.

PricingFree + Paid Profile coverage81% PlatformsWindows + macOS CompanyWindsurf
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Overview

What is Windsurf Editor?

Windsurf Editor is the former name of the AI coding IDE now branded as Devin Desktop by Cognition. The underlying IDE, extensions, workflows, settings and plan pricing carry forward, while Devin Desktop expands the product into a command center for managing local and cloud coding agents from one surface. It retains full IDE functionality and adds multi-agent management, fast codebase context and integrations through the Agent Client Protocol and MCP ecosystem.
Best for
Code CompletionDebugging
Decision intelligence

AI Orbit decision brief

A compact reading of the recorded evidence, editorial review signals and comparison data for Windsurf Editor.

Why it stands out

Recorded strengths

Enterprise access controls

Verified security evidence records SSO / SAML availability.

Source-backed capability Source
Recorded security certifications

Verified security evidence records SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Source-backed capability Source
Capabilities0/3 verified
Use-case fit0/2 verified
Pricing evidence5/5 plans checked
Verified sources4
Benchmarks1 verified

Built from AI Orbit's recorded profile data. Unknown product facts are not inferred.

Capabilities

Features & use cases

Core capabilities listed for Windsurf Editor.

Code Generation

Generates source code, functions, components or complete implementations.

Source review in progress Source

Agent Workflows

Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.

Source review in progress Source

Code Review & Debugging

Reviews code, identifies defects and recommends or applies fixes.

Source review in progress Source
WindowsmacOSLinux #Developer Focused#Professional
Technical profile

Access, deployment & licensing

Structured product facts with evidence status. Unknown facts are never guessed.

API access

Source check pending

Limited / selected API access

Open source & license

Source check pending

Proprietary

Commercial use

Source check pending

Commercial use allowed

Trust intelligence

Privacy, security & compliance

Provider policies and certifications are shown only when recorded with evidence.

Data training policy

Customer data not used for training

Verified fact Privacy source
Privacy: Windsurf's published data-use guidelines state that customer code/input is used to provide the service and is not used for model training; some opt-in cloud features can store code snippets solely to provide those features.
Security: Windsurf is now operated under Cognition. Cognition's Trust Center documents SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, while enterprise Devin/Windsurf plans add SSO and centralized controls.
Recorded assurances
SOC 2 Type 2ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Pricing

Pricing overview

Pricing stored in AI Orbit's pricing database. Always verify final rates on the provider website.

Windsurf Editor

Official pricing / enterprise

Custom

Custom / usage-based — see official source

Stale · verified 1 month ago

  • No fixed numeric amount imported unless explicitly published and verified.
Windsurf Editor

Free

Included

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • Current Devin Desktop free plan after the Windsurf rename.
  • Light coding-agent quota
Windsurf Editor

Pro

USD 20/month

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • Current Devin Desktop Pro pricing
  • existing Windsurf pricing carries over.
  • Increased agent/model quota
Windsurf Editor

Teams

USD 80/month

$80/month team base + $40/month per full seat.

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • Existing Windsurf team pricing carries into Devin Desktop.
  • Team + full-seat usage
Windsurf Editor

Max

USD 200/month

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • Current Devin Desktop Max pricing after the Windsurf rename.
  • Higher coding-agent quota
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Evidence-separated performance

Verified benchmarks & scores

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Product Experience

User/reviewer product-experience evidence. This is not treated as a technical benchmark.

84.0/100 class composite
Product Experience Product Experience Verified Independent

G2 Verified User Rating — Product Experience

Tested product / versionG2 snapshot 4.2/5
84.0 / 100
#137 of 149
Same-benchmark rank#137 of 149 tools
Scoring directionHigher is better
Leader context 16.0 pts behind HyperWrite
TestedAug 28, 2026
G2 AI Orbit verified Aug 28, 2026
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Common questions

Windsurf Editor FAQ

Quick answers based on the information currently available in this AI Orbit profile.

What is Windsurf Editor?

Windsurf Editor is the former name of the AI coding IDE now branded as Devin Desktop by Cognition. The underlying IDE, extensions, workflows, settings and plan pricing carry forward, while Devin Desktop expands the product into a command center for managing local and cloud coding agents from one surface. Windsurf Editor is provided by Windsurf and AI Orbit categorizes it under Coding & Development. Its structured capability profile includes Code Generation, Agent Workflows and Code Review & Debugging; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.

Who makes Windsurf Editor?

Windsurf Editor is provided by Windsurf. AI coding company developing an agentic integrated development environment and code-generation tools for developers. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Coding & Development, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.

What is Windsurf Editor best for?

AI Orbit currently maps Windsurf Editor to structured use cases including Code Completion and Debugging. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Code Generation, Agent Workflows and Code Review & Debugging.

Can Windsurf Editor be self-hosted?

No. Verified deployment evidence indicates that Windsurf Editor does not currently support self-hosting. Documented deployment modes include Desktop and Cloud. Deployment rights, infrastructure requirements and enterprise restrictions should be checked against the provider documentation before production use.

How does Windsurf Editor handle privacy and security?

Windsurf's published data-use guidelines state that customer code/input is used to provide the service and is not used for model training; some opt-in cloud features can store code snippets solely to provide those features. AI Orbit records the data-training policy as: Customer data not used for training. Windsurf is now operated under Cognition. Cognition's Trust Center documents SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, while enterprise Devin/Windsurf plans add SSO and centralized controls. Verified security certifications listed on the profile include SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

How much does Windsurf Editor cost?

AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Windsurf Editor, including Official pricing / enterprise, Free, Pro and Teams. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.