Cursor
Devin
| Feature | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, engineering-teams, startups, full-stack-developers | engineering-teams, enterprise-developers, code-maintenance, automated-testing |
| Founded | 2023 | 2024 |
| Ai Autocomplete | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi File Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Codebase Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Composer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Terminal Commands | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Models | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Autonomous Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Debugging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Review | ✗ | ✓ |
| Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Slack Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Cursor Pros
- Understands entire codebase context
- Multi-file editing with Composer
- Tab autocomplete is fast and accurate
- Built on familiar VS Code interface
✗ Cursor Cons
- Expensive for power users (Ultra $200/mo)
- Can feel complex for simple editing
- Requires good internet connection
✓ Devin Pros
- Truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks)
- Own environment with terminal, browser, and code editor
- Can learn from documentation and unfamiliar codebases
- Handles real GitHub issues and PRs independently
✗ Devin Cons
- No free tier
- ACU costs add up on complex tasks
- Output quality varies by task complexity
- Team plan expensive at $500/month
The Verdict
Cursor is built for developers and engineering teams, with a focus on ai-autocomplete and multi-file-editing. Devin targets engineering teams and enterprise developers and leads with autonomous-coding and planning.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($20/mo for Cursor, $20/mo for Devin), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Cursor has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Devin requires a paid subscription from day one.
Cursor edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for engineering teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Cursor has a slight overall edge — but if truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks) matters most to you, Devin may still be the right call.