# Switch from Cursor to Devin

> Developers want Devin's autonomous agent and Cascade-style flows inside the IDE formerly known as Windsurf.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/switch/cursor-to-devin · AI IDE Switching · Updated 2026-10-15 · Published by dosa.dev

## Why switch

Developers want Devin's autonomous agent and Cascade-style flows inside the IDE formerly known as Windsurf. Costs $12/seat/mo more (+$1,440/yr for a 10-dev team).

## Cost delta

| | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Plus ($8/mo) | Pro ($20/mo) |
| Per-seat monthly delta | +$12 | |
| 10-dev team annual delta | +$1,440 | |

Costs $12/seat/mo more (+$1,440/yr for a 10-dev team). Model it: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=devin:Pro

## Config migration

- Cursor rules: `.cursor/rules/*.mdc`
- Devin rules: `.windsurfrules`
- Convert with the Rules Converter: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=cursor-mdc&to=windsurfrules

## 4-step checklist

1. **Audit & export your Cursor rules** — Cursor reads repo-level rules from .cursor/rules/*.mdc. Convert them to .windsurfrules with the Rules Converter, then review the output before committing. (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=cursor-mdc&to=windsurfrules)
2. **Install & configure Devin** — Download Devin from the official site. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) reads Windsurf rules files. Pricing: Freemium — entry plan Pro at $20/mo. (https://devin.ai?utm_source=ai.dosa.dev&utm_medium=referral)
3. **Adapt your daily workflow (AI IDEs → AI IDEs)** — You stay inside a full editor, but the agent surface moves — expect a short relearning curve for where edits, diffs and chat live. Devin is best for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features.
4. **Run a one-week parallel pilot, then reallocate seats** — Costs $12/seat/mo more (+$1,440/yr for a 10-dev team). Keep Cursor active for one sprint while Devin handles new tasks; cancel seats only after velocity holds. (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=devin:Pro)

## What you gain

- Devin is best for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features.
- Autonomous agentic workflows for coding, testing, and debugging.
- Multi-model support including frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and in-house SWE models.
- Devin Fusion multi-model harness for cost-efficient performance.

## What you give up

- Cursor is positioned for developers looking for a deep-integrated AI coding experience that can manage long-running tasks, codebase context, and autonomous feature building. — confirm Devin covers that before cancelling seats.
- Devin is not ideal for extremely difficult tasks that fall outside the scope of what an engineer can accomplish in approximately three hours.

Running both: Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Devin on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.

## Spec sheet

| | [Cursor](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cursor) | [Devin](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/devin) |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Anysphere | Cognition |
| Category | AI-Native IDEs & Editors | AI-Native IDEs & Editors |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Entry paid plan | Plus ($8/mo) | Pro ($20/mo) |
| Rules file | .cursor/rules/*.mdc | .windsurfrules |

## FAQ

### How do I convert my Cursor rules to Devin?

Cursor reads .cursor/rules/*.mdc and Devin reads .windsurfrules. Run them through the Rules Converter (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=cursor-mdc&to=windsurfrules) and review the output before committing.

### Is Devin cheaper than Cursor?

Cursor starts at Plus ($8/mo); Devin starts at Pro ($20/mo). Costs $12/seat/mo more (+$1,440/yr for a 10-dev team).

### What do I lose when switching from Cursor to Devin?

Cursor is positioned for developers looking for a deep-integrated AI coding experience that can manage long-running tasks, codebase context, and autonomous feature building. — confirm Devin covers that before cancelling seats. Devin is not ideal for extremely difficult tasks that fall outside the scope of what an engineer can accomplish in approximately three hours.

### Can I use Cursor and Devin together?

Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Devin on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.

## Links

- Cursor review: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cursor
- Devin review: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/devin
- Cursor vs Devin: https://ai.dosa.dev/compare/cursor-vs-devin
- Switch back (Devin ← Cursor): https://ai.dosa.dev/switch/devin-to-cursor
- Rules Converter: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=cursor-mdc&to=windsurfrules
- Cost calculator: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cost-calculator?team=10&seats=devin:Pro