Cursor vs Devin Desktop — Feature Comparison
Quick answer: Cursor supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated June 27, 2026.
Verdict: Cursor vs Devin Desktop
Devin Desktop is the stronger choice for most developers, but Cursor remains a compelling option for those who value a focused, streamlined AI coding experience. Devin Desktop covers the full tracked feature surface — all 18 of the measured capabilities — including several workflow-critical features like Diff View, Shell Integration, Undo/Redo, MCP Server support, and JetBrains compatibility that Cursor does not currently offer. Its dramatically higher release cadence (122 tracked releases versus Cursor's 18, with 20 recent releases to Cursor's 9) signals a more aggressive iteration cycle and broader ecosystem investment. For developers who work across multiple editors — particularly JetBrains IDEs or Vim/Neovim — or who rely heavily on terminal-integrated workflows and granular editing controls like Undo/Redo and Diff View, Devin Desktop is the functionally superior pick. Cursor, by contrast, covers 11 of the 18 tracked features and has been releasing steadily, suggesting a more deliberate, curated approach to capability expansion. This can be an advantage for teams that prefer a leaner, more opinionated tool with less surface area to configure and maintain. If your workflow centers on VS Code and you want a tightly integrated AI coding assistant without managing a large feature set, Cursor's focused scope is a legitimate strength, not merely a gap. The decision ultimately hinges on editor diversity, workflow complexity, and appetite for frequent updates versus stable simplicity.
Choose Cursor if: Choose Cursor if your team works exclusively within VS Code and prefers a focused, opinionated AI coding assistant with a steady — rather than rapid — release cadence and a lighter feature footprint to manage.
Choose Devin Desktop if: Choose Devin Desktop if you need broad editor compatibility (including JetBrains and Vim/Neovim), deep shell integration, and the full range of tracked workflow features like Diff View, Undo/Redo, and MCP Server support across a fast-moving update cycle.
Key differences
- Devin Desktop supports all 18 tracked features; Cursor supports 11, missing Diff View, Shell Integration, Undo/Redo, MCP Server, JetBrains, Vim/Neovim, and Streaming Output
- Devin Desktop has a significantly higher release cadence (122 total releases, 20 recent) compared to Cursor's more measured pace (18 total, 9 recent)
- Cursor is VS Code-centric and opinionated; Devin Desktop spans multiple editor ecosystems including JetBrains and Vim/Neovim
- Devin Desktop's shell integration and MCP Server support make it better suited for terminal-heavy and multi-tool workflows
- Cursor's smaller feature surface can be an advantage for teams seeking simplicity and lower configuration overhead
At a glance
| Tool | Latest version | Release date | Releases tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | v3.9 | June 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Devin Desktop | v3.3.18 | June 23, 2026 | 124 |
Core Editing
Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation | ✓ (Core Cursor capability evidenced by agent-based editing across multiple files, supported by multitask and worktrees feat) | ✓ since 1.0.2 |
| Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses | ✓ (Real-time streaming of AI responses is a standard capability for AI coding tools like Cursor with interactive chat inter) | ✓ since 2.1.29 |
| Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes | ✓ (Standard editor capability inherent to VS Code-based Cursor; implied by diff/review workflow in v3.6) | ✓ since 1.6.1 |
| Diff View — Visual comparison of changes | ✓ (Standard Cursor feature for reviewing AI-generated changes; implied by Auto-review Run Mode in v3.6) | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
Terminal Integration
Shell and command execution support
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Command Execution — Run shell commands | ✓ since 1.6 | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment | ✓ (v3.4 development environments for cloud agents implies shell/environment integration) | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
| Background Tasks — Run tasks in background | ✓ since 2.5 | ✓ since 1.13.3 |
MCP Support
Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers | ✓ since 2.6 | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| MCP Server — Expose as MCP server | — | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools | ✓ (v3.9 'Customize Cursor' suggests custom tool/extension support; Automations framework implies customizable tool definiti) | ✓ (v3.2.16 added a 'devin plugin system for extending Devin Local', indicating custom tool/extension support) |
IDE Integrations
VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration | ✓ (Cursor is built on VS Code, making VS Code integration a foundational capability) | ✓ since 1.9566.9 |
| JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration | — | ✓ since 1.11.0 |
| Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration | — | ✓ since 1.12.31 |
| Web UI — Browser-based interface | ✓ since 1.7 | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
Agentic Features
Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities
| Feature | Cursor | Devin Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes | ✓ since 2.2 | ✓ since 2.0.44 |
| Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation | ✓ since 3.8 | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
| Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps | ✓ since 3.2 | ✓ since 2.2.17 |
| Context Management — Manage context across conversations | ✓ since 3.7 | ✓ since 3.3.18 |
Release velocity
Havoptic tracks 19 Cursor releases and 124 Devin Desktop releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Cursor changelog and Devin Desktop changelog.
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.