Cursor vs Devin
This compares the multi-agent features of two closed-source products. Cursor runs agents in parallel from its Agents Window, in local git worktrees or cloud VMs, with subagents and a Projects coordinator. Devin is a hosted agent whose sessions can launch managed child sessions in separate VMs, or run Dynamic Workflows written as Python scripts. Both are subscription products.
Facts side by side
| Fact | Cursor | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Platform | Platform |
| Languages / SDKs | TypeScript, Python | Not applicable (hosted product) |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Pricing model | Hosted, paid | Hosted, paid |
| Orchestration pattern | Supervisor | Supervisor |
| Repository | No public repository (closed source) | No public repository (closed source) |
| Website | cursor.com | devin.ai |
| Documentation | cursor.com | docs.devin.ai |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 |
| MCP support | Yes (checked 2026-09-30) | Yes (checked 2026-09-30) |
| A2A support | Unknown (checked 2026-09-30) | Unknown (checked 2026-09-30) |
| AG-UI support | Unknown (checked 2026-09-30) | Unknown (checked 2026-09-30) |
| Install verified | Not yet | Not yet |
Choose Cursor if
- You want to move agents between local worktrees and cloud VMs from an editor you already use.
- You want custom subagents defined as Markdown files with their own context.
- You want SDKs (TypeScript, Python) and an HTTP API to start local or cloud agents from other software.
Choose Devin if
- You delegate from tickets and chat: Devin sessions start from Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira, the API or MCP clients.
- You need wide fan-out recorded as code: Dynamic Workflows make the orchestration a resumable Python script.
- You want a coordinator session that can message, sleep or terminate its child sessions.
Migration notes
There is no shared format; both work through branches and pull requests on your repository, so the hand-off point is git. Cursor's subagents are Markdown files with frontmatter; Devin's reusable procedures are playbooks plus a knowledge base, so role definitions must be rewritten. Approval models differ: Cursor's Run Modes (Auto-review, Allowlist, Run Everything) gate shell, MCP and fetch calls, and its docs say Auto-review is not a security boundary; Devin launches child sessions without asking by default unless Auto-approve child sessions is turned off. Cost scales with fan-out in both: Cursor bills on-demand usage after the included amount, Devin sessions consume ACUs or credits. Cursor's Projects feature is not available on Enterprise plans.
FAQ
What do they cost?
Pricing pages read 2026-09-30: Cursor has a free Hobby plan and paid plans from $20 per month (Pro), with Teams at $40 per user; Devin lists Free, Pro at $20, Max at $200 and Teams at $80 plus $40 per full seat. Both meter usage beyond included amounts.
Do they support MCP?
Yes. Cursor connects to MCP servers, including for cloud agents. Devin is an MCP client and also hosts an MCP server for managing sessions.
Can other coding agents hand work to them?
Devin documents a handoff plugin for Claude Code and Codex. Cursor's record lists no such integration; its API and SDKs start agents from your own software.
Is this a full product comparison?
No. Both pages cover only the features for running and coordinating several agents.