Cursor vs Devin Desktop — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Cursor supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated November 13, 2026.
Cursor (by Anysphere) vs Devin Desktop (by Cognition): a side-by-side comparison of tracked features, release cadence, and the latest releases of each tool. Data as of November 14, 2026, refreshed daily.
Verdict: Cursor vs Devin Desktop
Devin Desktop edges ahead for most developers due to its broader editor support and higher release velocity, but Cursor remains a compelling choice for teams deeply invested in its specific workflow. Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features versus Cursor's 15, and the three additional integrations — VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim/Neovim — mean it slots into a far wider range of existing developer setups without requiring a workflow change. Its release cadence is also notably higher, with nearly four times as many total tracked releases and more frequent updates in the recent window, suggesting a more actively iterated product. Cursor, by contrast, ships a focused, self-contained experience: it is its own editor rather than a plugin or extension, which can be an advantage for developers who want a clean, purpose-built AI coding environment without layering tooling onto an existing IDE. That vertical integration can mean tighter feature cohesion and a more predictable user experience. The decision ultimately hinges on workflow flexibility versus workflow consolidation: if you already live in VS Code, a JetBrains IDE, or Vim, Devin Desktop lets you stay there; if you are open to — or prefer — adopting a dedicated AI-native editor, Cursor's polished standalone experience is a legitimate alternative. Neither tool is the wrong choice, but Devin Desktop's universal editor reach gives it a practical advantage for the broadest audience.
Choose Cursor if: Choose Cursor if you want a purpose-built, AI-native editor experience and prefer a clean standalone environment over adding AI tooling on top of your existing IDE.
Choose Devin Desktop if: Choose Devin Desktop if you want to stay in your current editor — VS Code, a JetBrains IDE, or Vim/Neovim — and need a tool that integrates without disrupting your established workflow.
Key differences
- Editor flexibility: Devin Desktop supports VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim/Neovim; Cursor is a self-contained standalone editor
- Feature coverage: Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features; Cursor supports 15 of 18
- Release cadence: Devin Desktop has roughly 4x more total tracked releases and a higher recent update frequency than Cursor
- Integration model: Devin Desktop layers into existing environments; Cursor replaces the editor entirely with an AI-first experience
- Workflow fit: Cursor suits developers open to adopting a new editor; Devin Desktop suits those who want minimal disruption to current tooling
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | 2026.11.06 | November 6, 2026 | 39 |
| Devin Desktop | v3.12.57 | November 12, 2026 | 153 |
Cursor vs Devin Desktop: key feature differences
Cursor supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Both support 15 features.
What Cursor has that Devin Desktop doesn't
None in the tracked matrix.
What Devin Desktop has that Cursor doesn't
- VS Code
- JetBrains
- Vim/Neovim
Release cadence: Cursor vs Devin Desktop
Devin Desktop ships more often: 21 releases in the last 90 days versus 12 for Cursor. Counts are as of November 14, 2026.
| Metric | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Releases in the last 30 days | 4 | 13 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | 12 | 21 |
| Median gap between recent releases | 6.8 days | 2 days |
| Releases tracked | 39 | 153 |
| First tracked release | September 12, 2025 | November 13, 2024 |
What's new in Cursor and Devin Desktop
Latest Cursor releases
- Cursor: Voice Chat with Agents (November 6, 2026) — Talk to your coding agent out loud. Cursor 2026.11.06 adds realtime voice chat: describe changes, check progress, and hear updates while it works. Ready when you are.
- Cursor: Build Live Apps in Cursor (November 5, 2026) — Stop stopping at localhost. Describe an app in Cursor and it builds, database, auth, and hosting included, then hands you a shareable link. Your whole team can use it. Curious what you'd build first?
- Cursor: Agent SDK (October 20, 2026) — The Agent SDK is here! Build agents as code, test them with evals, and deploy with one command. Wake bots from PRs, Slack, and cron. Ready to see what your agent can do?
Latest Devin Desktop releases
- Devin Desktop v3.12.57 (November 12, 2026) — Devin Desktop 3.12.57 is here: Electron 43.8.8 security upgrades, a responsive model picker, safer file handling, and smarter image sizing for GPT and Gemini. Curious what else changed?
- Devin Desktop v3.12.59 (November 12, 2026) — Terminal text looking tiny and spaced out with GPU acceleration on? Devin Desktop 3.12.59 fixes that. Download it and see the difference.
- Devin Desktop v3.12.43 (November 9, 2026) — Devin Desktop 3.12.43 is here: Devin Local keeps going after output limits, drag files straight into the panel, and Mermaid diagrams finally draw in collapsed sections. What else did this release…
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | ✓ (Agent SDK and cloud agents support working across multiple repos (300 repos mentioned), implying multi-file editing capa) | ✓ since 3.11.231 |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ since 2026.08.17 | ✓ since 3.10.23 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ since 2026.09.23 | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ since 2026.11.06 | ✓ since 3.12.59 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 2026.10.20 | ✓ since 3.12.57 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (Self-hosted machines for computer use on Linux and Mac, agents run within own infrastructure) | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 2026.09.10 | ✓ since 3.12.57 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 2026.10.20 | ✓ since 3.12.32 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | ✓ since 2026.10.20 | ✓ since 3.12.32 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ (Agent SDK lets you build agents as code with custom tools; Origin App Marketplace allows developer tool teams to publish) | ✓ since 3.7.16 |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | — | ✓ since 3.12.32 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 1.11.0 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | — | ✓ since 1.12.31 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 2026.11.06 | ✓ since 3.11.231 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 2026.11.05 | ✓ since 3.12.57 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 2026.10.20 | ✓ since 3.11.212 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 2026.09.10 | ✓ since 2.2.17 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 2026.09.23 | ✓ since 3.11.234 |
Feature timeline: who shipped first
First release where Cursor and Devin Desktop each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop | Who led |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills / Plugins | February 17, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 36d ahead |
| Sandboxing / Permission Modes | February 17, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | Cursor first, 119d ahead |
| Subagents / Parallel Agents | January 22, 2026 | October 16, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 98d ahead |
| Background Tasks | April 24, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 9d ahead |
| Extended Thinking | — | February 25, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Hooks | September 29, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | Cursor first, 72d ahead |
| Image / Vision Input | — | November 27, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
| MCP Support | March 3, 2026 | February 13, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 383d ahead |
| Voice Input | April 13, 2026 | July 17, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 270d ahead |
| Web Search / Fetch | — | January 17, 2025 | only Devin Desktop |
| Headless / Non-interactive Mode | October 20, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | Devin Desktop first, 175d ahead |
| Custom Slash Commands | September 12, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 129d ahead |
| Project Memory Files | — | December 11, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
| Git / PR Integration | July 29, 2026 | April 2, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 483d ahead |
| Planning Mode | September 29, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | Devin Desktop first, 111d ahead |
| JetBrains Support | — | November 13, 2024 | only Devin Desktop |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Cursor or Devin Desktop?
Devin Desktop edges ahead for most developers due to its broader editor support and higher release velocity, but Cursor remains a compelling choice for teams deeply invested in its specific workflow. Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features versus Cursor's 15, and the three additional integrations — VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim/Neovim — mean it slots into a far wider range of existing developer setups without requiring a workflow change. Its release cadence is also notably higher, with nearly four times as many total tracked releases and more frequent updates in the recent window, suggesting a more actively iterated product. Cursor, by contrast, ships a focused, self-contained experience: it is its own editor rather than a plugin or extension, which can be an advantage for developers who want a clean, purpose-built AI coding environment without layering tooling onto an existing IDE. That vertical integration can mean tighter feature cohesion and a more predictable user experience. The decision ultimately hinges on workflow flexibility versus workflow consolidation: if you already live in VS Code, a JetBrains IDE, or Vim, Devin Desktop lets you stay there; if you are open to — or prefer — adopting a dedicated AI-native editor, Cursor's polished standalone experience is a legitimate alternative. Neither tool is the wrong choice, but Devin Desktop's universal editor reach gives it a practical advantage for the broadest audience.
What is the difference between Cursor and Devin Desktop?
Cursor supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Only Devin Desktop: VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim/Neovim. Both support 15 tracked features.
Which gets updated more often, Cursor or Devin Desktop?
Devin Desktop ships more often. In the 90 days to November 14, 2026, Havoptic tracked 12 Cursor releases and 21 Devin Desktop releases (39 and 153 releases tracked in total). Cursor's median gap between its last 21 releases is 6.8 days. Devin Desktop's median gap between its last 21 releases is 2 days.
What are the latest versions of Cursor and Devin Desktop?
The latest Cursor release is “Voice Chat with Agents”, released November 6, 2026. The latest Devin Desktop release is v3.12.57, released November 12, 2026.
Do Cursor and Devin Desktop support MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
Cursor supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools. Devin Desktop supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools.
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 39 Cursor releases and 153 Devin Desktop releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Cursor changelog and Devin Desktop changelog.
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Data source
Feature data is maintained in feature-matrix.json under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Release data comes from releases.json. Both are updated daily. See the methodology page for details on sourcing and human review.