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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 — a 0.5-point lead), but both are capable choices.

On price, Cursor starts at $20/mo (Pro) and Devin starts at from $20/mo (Core).

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 →

This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

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-native code editor (VS Code fork) whose parallel agents can rework a whole project in one pass — a default pick for daily development. 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).