Cursor vs Windsurf
Side-by-side comparison of AI Coding tools
Windsurf
AI code editor with Cascade agent for deep codebase understanding and multi-file edits.
Visit Windsurf →Key Features
- AI code editor
- Codebase-aware chat
- Multi-file editing
- Predictive edits
- Terminal integration
- Custom models
- VS Code compatible
- Cascade agentic AI
- Multi-file editing
- Terminal command execution
- Codebase-aware context
- Inline suggestions
- Flow mode
Pricing
freemium
Free tier with limited completions. Pro $20/mo. Business $40/user/mo.
freemium
Free tier available. Pro plan at $15/mo with advanced features.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep codebase understanding
- Multi-file edits
- Fast and responsive
- VS Code extension support
Cons
- Separate editor from VS Code
- Pro plan needed for best models
- Learning curve for AI features
Pros
- Deep codebase understanding
- Smooth agentic workflow
- Free tier available
- Fast completions
Cons
- Relatively new product
- Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code
- Heavy resource usage