Devin Desktop (Windsurf) vs Replit
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.1. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Replit on 1, with 1 tied.
Developers who want an AI-first code editor with a free plan
Learners and makers who want to build and host an app in one place
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Devin Desktop (Windsurf) | Replit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Category rank | #12 of 18 | #16 of 18 |
| Developer | Cognition | Replit |
| 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 Replit?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.1. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Replit on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or Replit?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Free plan with unlimited Tab completions; Pro is $20 a month, Max is $200. Replit: Free Starter plan with daily Agent credits; Core is $20 a month, or $18 billed yearly. On value for money, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) scores higher.
Do Devin Desktop (Windsurf) and Replit work on the same devices?
Only Devin Desktop (Windsurf) runs on Linux. Only Replit runs on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or Replit?
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
Replit
- Builds, hosts and stores data in one place
- Works in a browser, on phones and on desktop
- Free Mode lets you chat without spending credits
- Free plan is no longer shown on the pricing page
- Free published apps go offline after 30 days
- Only Pro users can switch off AI training
Replit is a coding workspace that lives in your browser. Tell its Agent what you want, and it builds and hosts the app, with a database and logins ready to use. It can make web apps, websites, slide decks and dashboards. You can download any project as a zip. The free Starter plan gives daily Agent credits and one published app that goes offline after 30 days. Core costs $20 a month.
Full Replit review
