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Head-to-Head Comparison
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) vs Adobe Firefly
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
AI Coding
7.6/ 10
Free · Free tier
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| Feature | Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | Adobe Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 7.6 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
FreeFree
Pro£16/mo
Max£157/mo
Teams£63/mo
Enterprise—
A
FreeFree
Standard£9.98/mo
Pro£19.99/mo
Pro Plus£47.99/mo
Premium£200.40/mo
Always check the provider's site for the latest pricing. Prices marked are based on published data and are pending independent verification.
Pros & cons
Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)
Pros
- +Agentic coding with multi-step task planning built directly into the editor
- +UK GDPR and EEA data rights confirmed in Cognition privacy policy
- +Free tier available — Devin Desktop IDE at no cost
- +Integrates VS Code and Cursor configurations out of the box
Cons
- −Distinct from Devin, Cognition's autonomous AI software engineer — Devin Desktop is the agentic IDE; Devin is a separate autonomous coding agent
- −Trains on user code by default — confirmed from Cognition privacy policy
- −SOC2 and ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −Teams plan pricing is two-part: £63/mo base plus £31/mo per developer seat — total cost scales with team size
Adobe Firefly
Pros
- +Trained only on licensed and public domain content — safe for commercial use by design
- +Free tier resets daily — usable at no cost with no credit card
- +Integrates with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Express
- +API access available for enterprise workflow integration
Cons
- −GDPR and SOC2 compliance not confirmed on officially accessed pages
- −Standard credits (2,000/mo) can deplete quickly with frequent video or high-res use
- −Full feature depth requires a paid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
Our take— Adobe Firefly wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Adobe Firefly scores 8.1/10 to Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)'s 7.6/10. Adobe Firefly pulls ahead with multi-factor authentication and a no-training-on-your-data policy. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) counters with GDPR compliance. Pick Adobe Firefly if multi-factor authentication matters; pick Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) if GDPR compliance matters.