Chime vs Devin Desktop

Chime is an open source editor designed specifically for macOS, with native extensions and a minimalist interface. It supports the Language Server Protocol, and extensions can provide deeper project integration. Refactoring tools are listed. The current stable download is version 2.2.5, released 29 Nov 2023, and requires macOS 12.0 or later. Chime’s maker says source code is never captured or transmitted off the machine. The app does make outgoing requests for software updates, licensing, and crash reporting, and users can opt out. Crash reports can also be disabled; they are described as intended to improve the products and not intended to contain personally identifiable information. Chime Systems Inc. is identified as the Canadian corporation behind the product, with Matt and Tania credited as makers. Chime has a free plan listed at free and supports macOS only.

Devin Desktop is a command center for managing local and cloud coding agents alongside a full IDE. Its editor includes syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and debugging tools; Spaces share context and Git worktrees across agents. Agent Client Protocol support is described as enabling work across models and agents, and users can review agent diffs before pushing. Integrations listed include Slack, Linear, Notion, Figma, Sentry, Stripe, Vercel, Datadog, and Atlassian, along with editor extensions and language servers. Devin CLI runs locally in a terminal. Downloads are offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with Mac builds for Apple Silicon and Intel and Windows builds for x64 and arm64. The Free plan costs nothing and has a light agent quota and limited model availability. Pro costs $20 a month and includes increased quotas and full model availability. Paid usage allowances refresh daily and weekly; extra usage can be purchased at API pricing. The company describes Devin Desktop as the new name for Windsurf, with existing IDE components and work carried over.