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Cursor vs Devin

A side-by-side comparison of Cursor and Devin — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria
Cursor
Coding tool
Devin
Coding tool
Rating
4.8
4.3
Pricing
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $20/mo
  • Pro+: $60/mo
  • Ultra: $200/mo
  • Teams: $40/user/mo
  • Core: from $20/mo
  • Team: from $40/user/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Deep AI integration
  • ✓ VS Code compatible
  • ✓ Multiple models
  • ✓ Strong code understanding
  • ✓ Autonomous end-to-end dev
  • ✓ Parallel cloud agents
  • ✓ GitHub/Slack integration
  • ✓ Great for eng teams
Cons
  • ✗ New workflow to learn
  • ✗ Limited free tier
  • ✗ Occasional lag
  • ✗ Complex tasks need supervision
  • ✗ Can get pricey
  • ✗ Occasional rework
Best forEveryday coding, Refactoring, Project development, Learning to codeAutomated development, Bug fixing, Migration & refactoring, Engineering teams
PlatformsDesktopWeb, API

Our verdict

Cursor edges ahead on our overall rating (4.8 vs 4.3), but both are capable choices.

Choose Cursor if you want Everyday coding, Refactoring. Choose Devin if you need Automated development, Bug fixing.

Read the full Cursor review →Read the full Devin review →

FAQ

Is Cursor better than Devin?

In our review Cursor rates 4.8/5 and Devin rates 4.3/5. Cursor is best for Everyday coding, Refactoring, while Devin suits Automated development, Bug fixing — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Cursor and Devin?

Cursor: An AI-powered code editor with parallel agents, and a favorite among developers. Devin: Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer that handles engineering tasks in parallel.

Which is cheaper, Cursor or Devin?

Cursor starts at Free (Free); Devin starts at from $20/mo (Core).