Cursor vs Devin
Which is better for vibe coding in 2026? Here's a detailed comparison to help you choose.
Cursor
The AI Code Editor
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code. It offers AI autocomplete, codebase-aware chat, multi-file editing with Composer, and inline code generation. One of the most popular AI coding tools with a large community.
Devin
The First AI Software Engineer
Devin by Cognition is an autonomous AI software engineer that can plan, code, debug, and deploy entire projects. It operates in its own sandboxed environment with a shell, code editor, and browser, handling complex engineering tasks end-to-end.
// Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| AI autocomplete | ✓ | — |
| Browser interaction | — | ✓ |
| Chat with codebase | ✓ | — |
| Custom AI model selection | ✓ | — |
| Deployment capabilities | — | ✓ |
| Fully autonomous coding | — | ✓ |
| Inline code generation | ✓ | — |
| Multi-file editing (Composer) | ✓ | — |
| Planning & execution | — | ✓ |
| Sandboxed dev environment | — | ✓ |
| Slack & GitHub integration | — | ✓ |
| VS Code extension compatibility | ✓ | — |
// Cursor Pricing
Free tier with limited completions. Pro at $20/mo, Business at $40/mo
// Devin Pricing
Team plan at $500/mo includes 250 ACUs. Enterprise pricing available
Cursor is best for
Developers who want AI-powered coding in a familiar VS Code environment
Devin is best for
Teams that want to delegate entire engineering tasks to an autonomous AI agent
// Apps Built With These Tools
Built with Cursor
Basil
Basil is an AI assistant embedded in your Mac that handles emails, files, browser actions, and research using screen context. Activate it with a hotkey or voice command to automate tasks without copy-pasting between apps.
Cfeedback
Cfeedback helps startups collect verified customer reviews from Google, G2, Capterra and other sources, then converts them into customizable social proof widgets that can be embedded on websites. AI-powered curation helps surface the most impactful testimonials to increase conversion rates.
Planet Cert
Planet Cert provides premium practice tests and exam preparation materials for professional IT certifications from vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, CompTIA, AWS, and VMware. The platform offers over 1000+ practice tests with verified questions, answers, explanations, and an online exam simulator to help professionals pass certification exams on their first attempt.
Built with Devin
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