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| Checkpoint | Codeium / current Windsurf lineage | Cursor | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current product naming | Windsurf is now Devin Desktop under Cognition. | Cursor is developed by Anysphere. | Use current product and plan names when comparing older reviews. |
| Workflow | Full IDE, Agent Command Center and local/cloud agents are documented. | Desktop editor, CLI, agents and cloud or review surfaces are documented. | Choose agent routing versus editor-centered work. |
| Individual plans | Free $0; Pro $20/month; Max $200/month. | Hobby $0; Pro $20/month. | Compare allowance windows and likely premium use, not price alone. |
| Usage | Daily or weekly allowance refreshes; extra use at API pricing. | Usage is paired with plan and model access; no universal unlimited claim established. | Estimate the unit your tasks consume and set a ceiling. |
| Privacy | Verify retention, integrations and repository controls for the exact plan. | Privacy Mode says code data is not used for training by Cursor or model providers. | Review retention, integrations and repository controls together. |
What happened to Codeium and Windsurf?
Codeium is an older name in the product lineage. The current Windsurf site explicitly calls the editor Devin Desktop, and Cognition describes welcoming the Windsurf team and later unifying the brand. The practical question is which current workflow you want: Devin Desktop’s IDE and agent command center or Cursor’s editor and agent tools. Check the installed application, plan and official documentation before relying on a price or quota quoted in an older Codeium review.
Choose agent routing or editor context
The current Windsurf / Devin Desktop materials emphasize a full IDE, Agent Command Center and local or cloud agents. Cursor’s materials describe a desktop editor with CLI, agents and cloud or review surfaces. This is a workflow distinction. It does not prove that either assistant writes better code. For a small refactor, use the editor where you can inspect the diff. For a bounded multi-file task, compare the agent’s plan, permissions, branch and stop condition.
Compare allowance rules and controls
Current individual plan pages show Windsurf / Devin pricing at Free $0, Pro $20 and Max $200 per month, while Cursor shows Hobby $0 and Pro $20 per month. Windsurf describes daily and weekly allowance refreshes and API-priced extra use. Cursor’s reviewed materials do not support a universal unlimited claim. Confirm the current plan, model access, allowance and renewal terms. Then review privacy and repository policy for the exact integration before connecting private code.
Common questions
Is Codeium still the current editor name?
The current Windsurf site presents Devin Desktop as the new name for Windsurf. Codeium appears in older reviews and product history; compare the current application and plan when deciding.
Which is better for a long-running task?
Both document agent workflows. Compare repository access, background execution, review controls and the allowance consumed by a representative task. The reviewed documentation does not establish a universal code-quality winner.
What are the current entry paid prices?
The reviewed individual Pro plans for Cursor and Windsurf / Devin each show $20 per month. They have different allowance rules and team pricing, so equal subscription prices do not mean equal included usage.
Sources and approach
This guide compares documented features and access conditions. It does not present hands-on output tests. Check the provider’s current terms before paying or uploading files.
- Windsurf / Devin Desktop official siteChecked 2026-09-12
- Windsurf / Devin pricingChecked 2026-09-12
- Cursor featuresChecked 2026-09-12
- Cursor pricingChecked 2026-09-12
- Cursor privacyChecked 2026-09-12
- Cognition: One year of building togetherChecked 2026-09-12
- Codeium official rename to WindsurfChecked 2026-09-12