Pick Cursor
Choose Cursor if you want AI assistance while staying in full control, with Tab completions and Composer for hands-on editing.
Cursor vs Devin
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.
Direct answer
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.
Pick Devin
Choose Devin if you want to delegate entire tasks — Devin plans, codes, tests, and opens PRs autonomously in its cloud workspace.
Side by side
| Topic | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CursorAI Code Editor | DevinAI Software Engineer |
| Best for | CursorAI-native code editor with credit-based model access and composer for multi-file edits. | DevinAutonomous AI software engineer with interactive planning and cloud-based IDE. |
| Pricing | Cursor Pro$20/month or $16/month billed yearly Free option: Hobby (limited). | Devin Core$20/month |
| Free tier | CursorYesHobby (limited) | DevinNo |
| Key features | Cursor
| Devin
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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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