Devin Desktop (Windsurf) vs v0
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 2 of the 5 scores, v0 on 2, with 1 tied.
Developers who want an AI-first code editor with a free plan
Builders who want web apps that go live on Vercel
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Devin Desktop (Windsurf) | v0 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Category rank | #12 of 18 | #14 of 18 |
| Developer | Cognition | Vercel |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Devin Desktop (Windsurf) better than v0?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf) is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.2. Devin Desktop (Windsurf) wins on 2 of the 5 scores, v0 on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or v0?
Devin Desktop (Windsurf): Free plan with unlimited Tab completions; Pro is $20 a month, Max is $200. v0: Free: 7 messages a day; Plus is $30 per user a month with $30 of credits. On value for money, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) scores higher.
Do Devin Desktop (Windsurf) and v0 work on the same devices?
Only Devin Desktop (Windsurf) runs on Mac, Windows, Linux. Only v0 runs on Web, iPhone & iPad.
Which is more private, Devin Desktop (Windsurf) or v0?
v0 scores higher on privacy (6.6/10). v0 may use your prompts and content to train AI unless you opt out in your Vercel settings; Business plans are opted out by default. The App Store label lists no tracking data.
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
v0
- Free plan includes GitHub sync and Vercel deploys
- Vercel doesn't claim the code you generate
- Goes from a prompt to a live site on Vercel
- Free plan stops at 7 messages a day
- Free credits are a one-time $5 for new users
- No Android app
v0 is Vercel's AI app builder. Describe a website or web app, and it writes the code, shows a preview and can put it online on Vercel. Vercel says it doesn't own the code v0 makes, and GitHub sync is included on every plan, even Free. The catch is the limit: the free plan allows 7 messages a day. For steady building you need Plus, which costs $30 a month and includes $30 of credits.
Full v0 review
