Devin Desktop (Windsurf) vs Lovable
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.2. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Lovable on 1, with 1 tied.
Developers who want an AI-first code editor with a free plan
Beginners and founders who want a working web app without writing code
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Devin Desktop (Windsurf) | Lovable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Category rank | #12 of 18 | #13 of 18 |
| Developer | Cognition | Lovable |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | — | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) better than Lovable?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.2. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Lovable on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or Lovable?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Free plan with unlimited Tab completions; Pro is $20 a month, Max is $200. Lovable: Free: 5 build credits a day, up to 30 a month; Pro is $25 a month for 100 credits. On value for money, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) scores higher.
Do Devin Desktop (Windsurf) and Lovable work on the same devices?
Only Devin Desktop (Windsurf) runs on Mac, Windows, Linux. Only Lovable runs on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or Lovable?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) scores higher on privacy (6.4/10). Cognition says it may use your data to train models by default. Paid users can opt out in Data Controls, which also turns on zero data retention with model providers.
Strengths and weaknesses
Devin Desktop (Windsurf)
- Free plan includes unlimited Tab completions
- Your code stays in files on your own computer
- Runs several AI agents on one board
- Free agent quota is light, and its size isn't published
- Your data may train models; only paid users can opt out
- Made for coders, not complete beginners
Windsurf got a new name in June 2026: Devin Desktop. It's still a full code editor that takes VS Code extensions, but it now opens on a board for running AI agents. Type what you want and the built-in agent, Devin Local, edits files and runs commands once you approve. The free plan has unlimited Tab completions and a light agent quota. It suits people who are comfortable around code, and your files stay on your computer.
Full Devin Desktop (Windsurf) review
Lovable
- No coding needed to get a working app
- You own the code and can sync it to GitHub
- Logins, database and hosting come included
- Free plan stops at 30 build credits a month
- Code download and custom domains need Pro
- AI training is on by default for Free and Pro
Lovable builds working websites and web apps from a chat. Type what you want, it writes the code, and you see the result right away. Logins, a database and hosting are built in. Lovable says you own the code. The free plan gives 5 build credits a day, capped at 30 a month, and it can sync your code to GitHub. Downloading the code or using your own domain needs Pro at $25 a month.
Full Lovable review
