Windsurf
AI IDE with the Cascade agent, now rebranded as Devin Desktop after Cognition acquired Windsurf (windsurf.com redirects there).
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About Windsurf
Windsurf is listed in our coding category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. AI IDE with the Cascade agent, now rebranded as Devin Desktop after Cognition acquired Windsurf (windsurf.com redirects there). Pricing, as the maker states it: Free tier + paid plans. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
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