What each tool does
Replit is an online coding platform. You write and run code in the browser with no local setup, build apps and websites, and get AI assistance to create and fix code. It is popular for learning, prototyping and small projects, with a free plan available.
This Windsurf listing points to Devin Desktop, a hub for running many AI coding agents at once. You plan work, hand tasks to agents running locally or in the cloud, review what they produce and ship changes from one place. Sessions and spaces track each agent and show when a pull request is ready. A Mac download is available.
Key differences
- Audience: Replit targets students, beginners and quick projects; Devin Desktop targets developers coordinating multiple agents.
- Environment: Replit runs in the browser; Devin Desktop is a desktop app with a Mac download.
- AI role: Replit's AI helps you as you code; Devin Desktop is about delegating whole tasks to several agents.
- Workflow: Devin Desktop centres on pull requests and review; Replit centres on writing and running code directly.
- Pricing: both are listed as freemium.
Which should you choose?
Choose Replit if you are learning, working on small projects or using a computer where you cannot install much. Its free plan works from any browser.
Choose Windsurf (Devin Desktop) if you are an experienced developer on a Mac who wants to manage several agents working on a real codebase in parallel.
Paid plans are usually billed in USD by card; check the pricing page for current plans. Because the two are aimed at very different users, most people will pick one based on their experience level.
