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Devin vs Cursor

Compare capabilities, limitations, pricing model, and who each tool is best for before choosing the right fit for your workflow.

Devin
Cognition AI · Code
Pro

The world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer — plans, codes, debugs, and deploys entire projects

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Cursor
Anysphere · Code
Freemium

AI-first code editor with codebase context, refactors, and multi-file changes

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Criteria
Devin
Cursor
Category
DevinCode
CursorCode
Subcategory
DevinIDE Assistants
CursorIDE Assistants
Pricing
DevinPaid product or premium-first pricing
CursorFree tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Best for
Devindevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Cursordevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Rating
Devin4.2/5 from 5,600 reviews
Cursor4.8/5 from 7,200 reviews
Company
DevinCognition AI
CursorAnysphere

Devin capabilities

  • ✦Autonomous multi-step engineering
  • ✦Independent environment setup
  • ✦Full codebase modification
  • ✦Test running and debugging

Limitations to know

  • •Paid-only access can be a barrier for casual users or early testing.
  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.

Cursor capabilities

  • ✦Codebase-aware chat
  • ✦Multi-file edits
  • ✦Inline code completion
  • ✦Refactoring and bug fixing

Limitations to know

  • •Free plans usually come with tighter limits before serious usage needs an upgrade.
  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.