AI Tool Comparison

Cursor vs Devin

Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.

Cursor logo
Cursor
AI Code Editor
Best for

AI-native code editor with credit-based model access and composer for multi-file edits.

Pricing
$20/mo
Hobby (limited)
Key features
  • Unlimited Tab completions and Auto mode
  • Composer for multi-file edits
  • Credit-based access to Claude, GPT, Gemini
  • Codebase-aware chat
  • Built on VS Code
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Devin
AI Software Engineer
Best for

Autonomous AI software engineer with interactive planning and cloud-based IDE.

Pricing
$20/mo
Key features
  • Interactive planning from broad ideas
  • Agent-native cloud IDE (editor, terminal, browser)
  • End-to-end coding with PR creation
  • ACU-based pay-as-you-go pricing
  • Slack and GitHub integration

Quick comparison

FeatureCursorDevin
CategoryAI Code EditorAI Software Engineer
Monthly price$20/mo$20/mo
Free tierYesNo
Plan nameProCore

Who should pick which?

Cursor keeps you in the driver's seat with AI-augmented editing; Devin 2.0 works independently in its own cloud IDE with interactive planning.

Cursor logoPick Cursor

Choose Cursor if you want AI assistance while staying in full control, with Tab completions and Composer for hands-on editing.

Devin logoPick Devin

Choose Devin if you want to delegate entire tasks — Devin plans, codes, tests, and opens PRs autonomously in its cloud workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between human-in-the-loop and autonomous coding?

Cursor is human-in-the-loop: you drive the editing while AI suggests and assists. Devin is autonomous: you describe a task and it plans, writes code, runs tests, and submits pull requests on its own. Cursor gives more control, Devin saves more time on well-defined tasks.

When should I use Cursor vs Devin?

Use Cursor for day-to-day coding where you want AI-powered completions and edits while staying hands-on. Use Devin for self-contained tasks like bug fixes, migrations, or boilerplate generation where you can describe the goal and review the result later.

How does Cursor pricing compare to Devin?

Cursor Pro costs $20/mo for individual developers. Devin is priced at $500/mo for teams, reflecting its autonomous agent capabilities. For solo developers, Cursor is far more affordable; Devin targets teams that want to offload entire engineering tasks.

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