Coding Agents

Devin vs Windsurf

How Devin and Windsurf compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

Agent Reality Index

Devin #2 in Coding Agents · 83.3 / 100 Windsurf #5 in Coding Agents · 79.5 / 100

Dimension	Devin	Windsurf
Agent Reality Index	83.3 / 100 (#2)	79.5 / 100 (#5)
Monthly search demand	~29k/mo	~49k/mo
Licensing	Proprietary / closed-source	Proprietary / closed-source
Developer adoption	No public repo	No public repo
Positioning	Autonomous · Standalone / CLI	Autonomous · Editor-integrated

The verdict

Devin and Windsurf are neck-and-neck on the Agent Reality Index (83.3 vs 79.5). The gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to fit rather than popularity: Devin is a managed, closed product, while Windsurf is proprietary. Use the positioning row above to choose by how you actually want to work.

Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Devin and Windsurf?

How Devin and Windsurf compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

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How do Devin and Windsurf compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, Devin scores 83.3 of 100 (ranked #2 in Coding Agents) and Windsurf scores 79.5 of 100 (#5 in Coding Agents). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.