Windsurf Is Now
Devin Desktop
As of 2026-10-07, Windsurf is Devin Desktop: the official changelog entry v3.0.12 (2026-06-02) reads “Windsurf is now Devin Desktop.”, and windsurf.com now 308-redirects to devin.ai/desktop. According to media reports, before that came the collapsed OpenAI acquisition, Google's $2.4B talent grab and the Cognition takeover. Here is what existing users need on pricing and migration.
Updated 2026-10-07
One key across Claude, GPT and Chinese models, billed per token.
- Billed per token — live rates on /models
- Pay by card (Visa / Mastercard / AMEX), Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto
- Self-service: top up and activate instantly
Key points
Rebrand effective date
Windsurf became Devin Desktop, folding the brand into Cognition's Devin product line.
Cognition acquisition price
Completed 2025-12, with $82M ARR disclosed at the time — less than a year after OpenAI reportedly offered ~$3B.
Pro monthly price
Official pricing page as of 2026-10-07: Pro $20/mo, Max $200/mo; Teams is $80/month for the team plan + $40/mo per full dev seat.
Free-tier Tab completion
As of 2026-10-07 the official pricing page lists the Free plan at $0 with no cap on Tab completions or inline edits.
Windsurf's roller-coaster year
A textbook roller coaster: in spring 2025 OpenAI moved to acquire Windsurf for ~$3B → the deal collapsed in July over Microsoft's IP terms → Google pulled a $2.4B reverse-acquihire, taking CEO Varun Mohan and the core team → Cognition (the Devin team) stepped in within 72 hours and closed the acquisition at ~$250M in 2025-12 → on 2026-06-02 the product was renamed Devin Desktop, and the Windsurf brand entered the absorption pipeline.
After the rebrand
Official updates since the rename: 2026-06-04 (v3.0.21) added the “Reset migration from Windsurf” command to re-import extensions and settings from Windsurf; since 2026-09-29 (v3.10.48) you can sign in with ChatGPT and bill GPT model usage to an eligible ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan. The pricing page also says Pro includes free use of SWE-2 in Devin Desktop and CLI through 2026-10-16.
Timeline
The OpenAI deal collapses; Google pays $2.4B for a reverse license plus the CEO and core team.
Cognition closes the acquisition at ~$250M ($82M ARR disclosed).
Windsurf is renamed Devin Desktop (official changelog v3.0.12: “Windsurf is now Devin Desktop.”).
Confirmed vs watch out
Confirmed
Word for word on official pages (fetched 2026-10-07): changelog entry v3.0.12 (2026-06-02) reads “Windsurf is now Devin Desktop.”; windsurf.com answers with a 308 redirect to devin.ai/desktop; the pricing page lists Pro $20/mo, Max $200/mo and Teams at $80/month + $40/mo per seat. The acquisition timeline and amounts (OpenAI deal collapse, Google $2.4B, Cognition ~$250M) come from media reports, not official pages.
Watch out
If you're still searching 'Windsurf download/pricing': the old pages in search results are going stale fast — trust Devin Desktop's official channels. On BYOK, a search of the official changelog on 2026-10-07 found only an Anthropic key (v1.9.2) and ChatGPT plan sign-in (v3.10.48), and no OpenAI-compatible endpoint or custom base URL setting.
Stay or migrate
Stay (Devin Desktop)
Fits: teams deep into the Devin async agent. The free tier's completion is still generous, and Pro at $20 matches the industry.
Migrate (open tooling)
Fits: anyone who no longer trusts a product that's changed hands repeatedly. Cline / OpenCode plus your own API key — neither your data nor your model is locked to a single vendor.
What existing users should do
① Download Devin Desktop from devin.ai/desktop (windsurf.com redirects there). ② If you are logged out after migrating, or extensions and settings did not come across, run “Reset migration from Windsurf” from the command palette (added 2026-06-04 in v3.0.21; it resets Devin Desktop settings and imports again). ③ Then weigh three things: code telemetry and privacy terms under Cognition, whether your plan still fits, and whether to move critical workflows to open tools that support custom endpoints.
On QCode
QCode does not sell Devin Desktop plans or quota. A search of the official Devin Desktop changelog on 2026-10-07 found only two bring-your-own options — an Anthropic key (2025-05-22, v1.9.2) and ChatGPT plan sign-in since 2026-09-29 — and no custom base URL setting. If you move to open tools, one QCode key calls claude-sonnet-5-5, gpt-6.1-sol, deepseek-v4-pro and more, billed per token; per-model prices are on /models, and setup follows the matching tool page on docs.qcode.cc.
FAQ
Can I still use Windsurf?
Yes, under a new name: changelog entry v3.0.12 (2026-06-02) reads “Windsurf is now Devin Desktop.” As of 2026-10-07 windsurf.com 308-redirects to devin.ai/desktop, owned by Cognition.
Who acquired Windsurf?
Cognition (the team behind Devin), closing at ~$250M in 2025-12. Before that, OpenAI's deal collapsed and Google hired away the leadership.
What does it cost now?
Official pricing page as of 2026-10-07: Free $0 (no cap on Tab completions), Pro $20/mo, Max $200/mo, Teams $80/month for the team plan + $40/mo per full dev seat; Enterprise is by sales contact.
Can I use my own API key?
The official changelog documents two options: since 2025-05-22 (v1.9.2) you can bring your own Anthropic API key; since 2026-09-29 (v3.10.48) you can sign in with ChatGPT and bill GPT model usage to a ChatGPT Plus / Pro plan. As of 2026-10-07 no custom base URL setting could be found in the official changelog; for fully free endpoint configuration, use open tools such as Cline / OpenCode.
Will I lose my subscription and settings?
Usually not. Devin Desktop imports extensions and settings from Windsurf; if you are logged out or the import is incomplete, the official “Reset migration from Windsurf” command (2026-06-04, v3.0.21) reruns it after resetting Devin Desktop settings. Check your subscription on the account page, and export key configs as a backup first.
How are Devin Desktop and Devin related?
Devin Desktop is the editor (formerly Windsurf); Devin is Cognition's asynchronous cloud agent. The two are being merged into one product line.
Sources
Official (fetched 2026-10-07): the Devin Desktop changelog on docs.devin.ai, the devin.ai/pricing page, and the redirect response from windsurf.com. Acquisition timeline and historical amounts come from media: Taskade's Windsurf review and promptzone (Cognition acquisition details).
Switching tools costs less than you think
Open tools + one QCode key: model freedom, pay-as-you-go, and no hostage-taking by brand churn.
Related reading
OpenCode Zen vs Go: differences and how to choose
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Claude Code one-click install: macOS, Linux, Windows
The three official install commands, the QCode one-click setup script, verification and common install errors.
Claude Code vs Cursor
Terminal camp vs GUI camp.
Not affiliated with Cognition / Windsurf. Pricing and features checked on 2026-10-07; the official devin.ai pages take precedence. Model availability: see /models.