Antigravity CLI vs Devin Desktop — Feature Comparison

Quick answer: Antigravity CLI supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Matrix last updated October 12, 2026.

Antigravity CLI (by Google) vs Devin Desktop (by Cognition): a side-by-side comparison of tracked features, release cadence, and the latest releases of each tool. Data as of October 12, 2026, refreshed daily.

Verdict: Antigravity vs Devin Desktop

Devin Desktop is the more feature-complete tool for most developers, but Antigravity CLI is the right choice for teams that prioritize rapid iteration and terminal-centric workflows. Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features, including Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, and JetBrains support, giving it a broader surface area across editor ecosystems and complex refactoring scenarios — advantages that matter significantly for polyglot teams or developers embedded in JetBrains IDEs. Its 139 total tracked releases also signal a longer track record and a more established feature baseline. However, Devin Desktop's recent release cadence has slowed considerably, with only 15 releases in the last 90 days. Antigravity CLI, by contrast, has shipped 44 releases in the same window — nearly three times as many — suggesting a team actively iterating, fixing, and responding to user feedback at high velocity. That cadence can matter enormously when you're hitting bugs or waiting on quality-of-life improvements. Antigravity CLI also covers 15 of 18 tracked features, meaning the gap is real but not vast; the three missing features (Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, JetBrains) are meaningful omissions only if those workflows are central to your day. Developers who live in the terminal, use VS Code or similar editors, and value a fast-moving release cycle may find Antigravity CLI's momentum more reassuring than Devin Desktop's current feature ceiling. Neither tool is universally superior — the decision hinges on whether breadth of IDE support and multi-file workflows outweigh release velocity for your specific stack.

Choose Antigravity CLI if: Choose Antigravity CLI if you work primarily in a terminal or non-JetBrains editor and want a tool with an exceptionally active release cadence — 44 releases in 90 days signals rapid bug fixes and continuous improvement.

Choose Devin Desktop if: Choose Devin Desktop if you need full-spectrum feature coverage, particularly Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, or JetBrains IDE support, and value a mature, stable tool with an extensive release history.

Key differences

At a glance

ToolLatest versionRelease dateReleases tracked
Antigravity CLIv1.3.3October 10, 202664
Devin Desktopv3.10.48September 29, 2026139

Antigravity vs Devin Desktop: key feature differences

Antigravity CLI supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Both support 15 features.

What Antigravity has that Devin Desktop doesn't

None in the tracked matrix.

What Devin Desktop has that Antigravity doesn't

Release cadence: Antigravity vs Devin Desktop

Antigravity ships more often: 48 releases in the last 90 days versus 13 for Devin Desktop. Counts are as of October 12, 2026.

MetricAntigravityDevin Desktop
Releases in the last 30 days194
Releases in the last 90 days4813
Median gap between recent releases1 day5 days
Releases tracked64139
First tracked releaseJune 1, 2026November 13, 2024

What's new in Antigravity and Devin Desktop

Latest Antigravity CLI releases

Latest Devin Desktop releases

Core Editing

Multi-file editing, streaming, undo capabilities

FeatureAntigravityDevin Desktop
Multi-file Editing — Edit multiple files in a single operation—✓ since 1.0.2
Streaming Output — Real-time streaming of AI responses✓ since 1.2.16✓ since 3.10.23
Undo/Redo — Ability to undo and redo changes✓ since 1.2.12✓ since 3.7.16
Diff View — Visual comparison of changes✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.9.19

Terminal Integration

Shell and command execution support

FeatureAntigravityDevin Desktop
Command Execution — Run shell commands✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.10.48
Shell Integration — Integration with user shell environment—✓ since 1.13.3
Background Tasks — Run tasks in background✓ since 1.3.1✓ since 3.10.23

MCP Support

Model Context Protocol server and client capabilities

FeatureAntigravityDevin Desktop
MCP Client — Connect to MCP servers✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.10.35
MCP Server — Expose as MCP server✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.10.35
Custom Tools — Define and use custom tools✓ since 1.2.4✓ since 3.7.16

IDE Integrations

VS Code, JetBrains, and other editor support

FeatureAntigravityDevin Desktop
VS Code — Visual Studio Code integration✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.6.21
JetBrains — IntelliJ/WebStorm integration—✓ since 1.11.0
Vim/Neovim — Vim or Neovim integration✓ since 1.3.0✓ since 1.12.31
Web UI — Browser-based interface✓ since 1.2.15✓ since 3.10.23

Agentic Features

Planning, tool use, and autonomous capabilities

FeatureAntigravityDevin Desktop
Planning Mode — Plan before executing changes✓ since 1.3.2✓ since 3.8.20
Autonomous Mode — Extended autonomous operation✓ since 1.3.3✓ since 3.10.23
Task Decomposition — Break complex tasks into steps✓ since 1.3.1✓ since 2.2.17
Context Management — Manage context across conversations✓ since 1.3.1✓ since 3.10.48

Feature timeline: who shipped first

First release where Antigravity and Devin Desktop each shipped a notable feature, and which tool led.

FeatureAntigravityDevin DesktopWho led
Custom Slash CommandsJuly 16, 2026May 6, 2025Devin Desktop first, 436d ahead
Subagents / Parallel AgentsJuly 24, 2026October 16, 2025Devin Desktop first, 281d ahead
Sandboxing / Permission ModesJune 3, 2026June 16, 2026Antigravity first, 12d ahead
Background TasksJuly 1, 2026April 15, 2026Devin Desktop first, 78d ahead
Hooks—December 10, 2025only Devin Desktop
Skills / PluginsJune 17, 2026January 12, 2026Devin Desktop first, 156d ahead
Project Memory FilesJuly 24, 2026December 11, 2024Devin Desktop first, 590d ahead
MCP SupportAugust 20, 2026February 13, 2025Devin Desktop first, 553d ahead
Extended ThinkingJuly 21, 2026February 25, 2025Devin Desktop first, 511d ahead
Voice InputAugust 26, 2026July 17, 2025Devin Desktop first, 405d ahead
Planning ModeJuly 8, 2026June 10, 2025Devin Desktop first, 393d ahead
Image / Vision InputJune 30, 2026November 27, 2024Devin Desktop first, 580d ahead
Headless / Non-interactive ModeJuly 28, 2026April 28, 2026Devin Desktop first, 91d ahead
Web Search / Fetch—January 17, 2025only Devin Desktop
Git / PR Integration—April 2, 2025only Devin Desktop
JetBrains Support—November 13, 2024only Devin Desktop

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Antigravity CLI or Devin Desktop?

Devin Desktop is the more feature-complete tool for most developers, but Antigravity CLI is the right choice for teams that prioritize rapid iteration and terminal-centric workflows. Devin Desktop covers all 18 tracked features, including Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, and JetBrains support, giving it a broader surface area across editor ecosystems and complex refactoring scenarios — advantages that matter significantly for polyglot teams or developers embedded in JetBrains IDEs. Its 139 total tracked releases also signal a longer track record and a more established feature baseline. However, Devin Desktop's recent release cadence has slowed considerably, with only 15 releases in the last 90 days. Antigravity CLI, by contrast, has shipped 44 releases in the same window — nearly three times as many — suggesting a team actively iterating, fixing, and responding to user feedback at high velocity. That cadence can matter enormously when you're hitting bugs or waiting on quality-of-life improvements. Antigravity CLI also covers 15 of 18 tracked features, meaning the gap is real but not vast; the three missing features (Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, JetBrains) are meaningful omissions only if those workflows are central to your day. Developers who live in the terminal, use VS Code or similar editors, and value a fast-moving release cycle may find Antigravity CLI's momentum more reassuring than Devin Desktop's current feature ceiling. Neither tool is universally superior — the decision hinges on whether breadth of IDE support and multi-file workflows outweigh release velocity for your specific stack.

What is the difference between Antigravity and Devin Desktop?

Antigravity CLI supports 15 of 18 tracked features; Devin Desktop supports 18 of 18. Only Devin Desktop: Multi-file Editing, Shell Integration, and JetBrains. Both support 15 tracked features.

Which gets updated more often, Antigravity or Devin Desktop?

Antigravity CLI ships more often. In the 90 days to October 12, 2026, Havoptic tracked 48 Antigravity releases and 13 Devin Desktop releases (64 and 139 releases tracked in total). Antigravity's median gap between its last 21 releases is 1 day. Devin Desktop's median gap between its last 21 releases is 5 days.

What are the latest versions of Antigravity and Devin Desktop?

The latest Antigravity CLI release is v1.3.3, released October 10, 2026. The latest Devin Desktop release is v3.10.48, released September 29, 2026.

Do Antigravity and Devin Desktop support MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Antigravity CLI supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools. Devin Desktop supports MCP Client, MCP Server, and Custom Tools.

Release velocity

Havoptic tracks 64 Antigravity releases and 139 Devin Desktop releases. See release frequency charts for side-by-side velocity analysis, or browse the Antigravity CLI changelog and Devin Desktop changelog.

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Data source

Feature data is maintained in feature-matrix.json under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Release data comes from releases.json. Both are updated daily. See the methodology page for details on sourcing and human review.

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