Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Windsurf (Devin Desktop)?

The cheapest paid plan on each is $20/mo.

Does Claude Code have a free plan?

No free plan is in the current rows for Claude Code.

Yes. Free includes Light agent quota.

The latest verification date on these rows is Oct 17, 2026. Rows without a date, or with a needs review badge, are not confirmed.

Side by side from the current rows. The verdict is computed from those numbers, not from a review.

Claude CodeWindsurf (Devin Desktop)

Windsurf (Devin Desktop): more generous free tier

Paid entry lands on the same number, $20/mo.
Windsurf (Devin Desktop) has a free plan (Light agent quota). Claude Code does not.
These are different kinds of tools. Claude Code is a coding agent. Windsurf (Devin Desktop) is an AI IDE.
Claude Code has fewer rows flagged for review. Windsurf (Devin Desktop) has 4 plans still marked needs review.

Free
Needs review
$0/mo
Light agent quota
Pro
Needs review
$20/mo
Increased quota (daily+weekly refresh)
Teams
Needs review
$80/moper month for team + $40/month per full dev seat
Up to 200 users
Max
Needs review
$200/mo
Significantly higher quota

Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Windsurf (Devin Desktop)?: The cheapest paid plan on each is $20/mo.
Does Claude Code have a free plan?: No free plan is in the current rows for Claude Code.
Does Windsurf (Devin Desktop) have a free plan?: Yes. Free includes Light agent quota.
When were these prices last verified?: The latest verification date on these rows is Oct 17, 2026. Rows without a date, or with a needs review badge, are not confirmed.

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