Company Profile

Last updated Mar 12, 2026

Cognition

Cognition positions itself as an agent lab building AI software engineering products. Its public product family now spans Devin for autonomous software work and Windsurf for AI-native editor and coding flows.

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Company Snapshot

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Agent-lab company behind Devin and Windsurf, focused on AI software engineering and development agents.

Covered products

Devin Windsurf

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Our Verdict

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OwnershipPrivate company

Legal nameCognition, Inc.

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Notable Products

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DevinWindsurf

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Products Covered Here

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2 products in current coverage

AI AssistantsDevin

Devin should be read as an autonomous software engineering product, not as a lightweight coding copilot. It is aimed at buyers who want the agent to do more of the implementation loop.

AI AssistantsWindsurf

Windsurf is positioned as a developer-first AI coding environment for teams that want an editor-native experience, fast agent loops, and stronger coding focus than a general assistant.