Cursor vs Devin
Overview
Cursor
An AI-first code editor built on VS Code that provides intelligent code completion, generation, and codebase understanding for developers.
Devin
AI software engineer by Cognition for autonomous development tasks
Rating Comparison
Cursor
Devin
Rating Comparison
| Cursor | Devin | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 | 4.0 | Cursor |
| Ease of Use | 4.6 | 0.0 | Cursor |
| Features | 4.8 | 0.0 | Cursor |
| Value | 4.5 | 0.0 | Cursor |
| Performance | 4.7 | 0.0 | Cursor |
| Support | 4.5 | 0.0 | Cursor |
Key Features
Cursor
- AI code completion with deep context
- Cmd+K natural language editing
- Codebase-aware AI chat
- Multi-file coordinated editing
- GPT-4o, Claude, custom models
- Full VS Code extension support
- Automatic codebase indexing
- Privacy-focused processing
- Bug detection
- Code explanation and docs
Devin
No features listed.
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Pro | $20/mo | — |
| Enterprise | — | $500/mo |
Pros & Cons Face-Off
Cursor
Pros
- + Deeply integrated AI
- + Full VS Code compatibility
- + Multi-file editing
- + Multiple AI models
- + Excellent code completion
- + Codebase-aware context
Cons
- - Requires switching IDE
- - Pro needed for premium AI
- - Resource-intensive for large codebases
- - Frequent updates
- - Limited offline AI
Devin
Pros
- + ["Can handle complex multi-step engineering tasks autonomously","Acts as a full team member rather than just an assistant","Has its own development environment for independent work","Represents the cutting edge of autonomous AI development"]
Cons
- - ["Very expensive compared to other AI coding tools","Still early in development with limited track record","Requires significant trust in autonomous decision-making"]
FAQ
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Verdict
Cursor
4.6/5.0RecommendedCursor is the most powerful AI-native code editor, offering deeper integration than any plugin. For developers ready to embrace AI-first workflows, Cursor delivers the most productive coding experience.
Devin
0.0/5.0No verdict available yet.