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Devin Desktop
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf / Codeium) — the AI coding environment that learns your codebase.
Pricing
free
Our rating
4.1 / 5
Category
Development
Overview
Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf and before that Codeium, is an AI coding assistant that lives in your editor. It autocompletes code, explains and refactors whole files, and after 2026 was folded into Cognition's Devin product line. For marketing teams with light developer needs, it is the fastest way to generate landing pages, email templates and tracking scripts without leaving your editor. The Codeium brand is fully retired — expect redirects from the old domain.
Our take: The rename history is a cautionary tale: we first tested it as Codeium, then Windsurf, then it merged into Devin. The product itself is solid — the free tier is genuinely usable — but check which brand is active before recommending it to your team.
Best for
Marketers and small teams who occasionally touch code and want AI assistance inside their editor.
Key features
- Autocomplete and chat inside VS Code and JetBrains
- Codebase-wide understanding for refactors and bug fixes
- Agent mode that plans and applies multi-file changes
- Free tier with daily AI action limits
- Deep workflows and previews for web work (Devin Desktop)
Use cases for marketers
- Speed up writing campaign data scripts
- Generate email template logic and snippets
- Get quick help with automation code in your IDE
- Learn coding patterns while building marketing tools
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Limited AI actions per day |
| Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited AI actions, more models |
| Teams | $40/user/mo | Team management and shared billing |
| Max | $200/mo | Highest usage tier |
Pros
- ✓Strong free tier
- ✓Codebase-aware refactoring saves real time
- ✓Actively developed (frequent releases)
Cons
- ✕Brand churn (Codeium → Windsurf → Devin Desktop) creates confusion
- ✕Best value only when you already use a supported editor
- ✕Pricing changed repeatedly across renames
FAQ
Is Codeium really free?
Yes, the free tier includes autocomplete and chat with 2,000 completions per month — generous for occasional use. Pro is $15/month for unlimited.
How does Codeium compare to GitHub Copilot?
Codeium offers a similar experience with a more generous free tier and competitive pricing, though Copilot has deeper GitHub integration.
Which editors does Codeium support?
All major editors including VS Code, JetBrains, Sublime, Vim, and more, with support for 70+ programming languages.
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