Cursor
Devin
| Feature | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $500/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 individual developers
- Can produce incorrect code in complex repos
- Heavy resource usage on large projects
✓ 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
- Very expensive at $500/month for teams
- Output quality varies significantly by task complexity
- Limited availability (still in early access)
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.
On pricing, Cursor is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $500/mo for Devin. That $480/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
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.