Developers want Cursor's Composer, Tab model, and larger ecosystem of rules and MCP integrations. This guide maps your config files, walks a 4-step migration checklist and prices the seat delta for a 10-dev team.
01Migration brief
Developers want Cursor's Composer, Tab model, and larger ecosystem of rules and MCP integrations. Saves $12/seat/mo ($1,440/yr for a 10-dev team).
Devin
Cognition $20 per month · FreemiumDevin is an autonomous AI software engineer designed to assist with engineering backlogs by writing, running, and testing code. It operates across cloud environments, desktop applications, and command-line interfaces to handle tasks like feature implementation, bug fixes, and code migrations.
Cursor
Anysphere $8 per month · FreemiumCursor is an AI-native code editor that functions as a coding agent capable of autonomously planning, building, and testing software features. It supports multi-agent collaboration, codebase indexing, and provides a unified workspace for managing complex development tasks.
02Rules & cost
Convert Devin rules to the Cursor format, then review the output before committing.
Saves $12/seat/mo ($1,440/yr for a 10-dev team).
034-step checklist
- 01
Audit & export your Devin rulesDevin reads repo-level rules from .windsurfrules. Convert them to .cursor/rules/*.mdc with the Rules Converter, then review the output before committing. Open →
- 02
Install & configure CursorDownload Cursor from the official site. Pricing: Freemium — entry plan Plus at $8/mo. Open ↗
- 03
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. Cursor is best for developers looking for a deep-integrated AI coding experience that can manage long-running tasks, codebase context, and autonomous feature building.
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Run a one-week parallel pilot, then reallocate seatsSaves $12/seat/mo ($1,440/yr for a 10-dev team). Keep Devin active for one sprint while Cursor handles new tasks; cancel seats only after velocity holds. Open →
04Trade-offs
What you gain
- Cursor is best for developers looking for a deep-integrated AI coding experience that can manage long-running tasks, codebase context, and autonomous feature building.
- Autonomous coding agents.
- Codebase semantic search and indexing.
- Multi-agent parallel execution.
What you give up
- Devin is positioned for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features. — confirm Cursor covers that before cancelling seats.
- Cursor is not ideal for users who prefer traditional non-AI editors or those who require fully offline operation without any AI model connectivity.
Running both together: Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Cursor on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.
05Spec sheet
| Devin | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Cognition | Anysphere |
| Category | AI-Native IDEs & Editors | AI-Native IDEs & Editors |
| Pricing | Freemium Free plan with limited usage, Pro plan at $20/month, Max plan at $200/month, and Teams plan starting at $80/month minimum. | Freemium Free tier available. Paid plans (The X Subscription) start at $8/month (Plus), with Premium ($30/mo), Super ($100/mo), and Ultra ($200/mo) tiers. Teams plans are available at $30+ per seat/month. |
| Entry paid plan | Pro ($20/mo) | Plus ($8/mo) |
| Rules file | .windsurfrules | .cursor/rules/*.mdc |
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06FAQ
How do I convert my Devin rules to Cursor?+
Devin reads .windsurfrules and Cursor reads .cursor/rules/*.mdc. Run them through the Rules Converter (https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/rules-converter?from=windsurfrules&to=cursor-mdc) and review the output before committing.
Is Cursor cheaper than Devin?+
Devin starts at Pro ($20/mo); Cursor starts at Plus ($8/mo). Saves $12/seat/mo ($1,440/yr for a 10-dev team).
What do I lose when switching from Devin to Cursor?+
Devin is positioned for ambitious engineering teams looking to automate repetitive tasks, manage backlogs, perform code migrations, and handle complex end-to-end features. — confirm Cursor covers that before cancelling seats. Cursor is not ideal for users who prefer traditional non-AI editors or those who require fully offline operation without any AI model connectivity.
Can I use Devin and Cursor together?+
Running both is mostly redundant — pilot Cursor on one repo for a sprint, then pick one.