Cursor vs Windsurf
Detailed comparison between Cursor and Windsurf. Which one to choose for your project?
Our verdict
Cursor wins this comparison with a rating of 4.7/5. Cursor stands out for its best auto-complete on the market, stunningly precise.
Head to Head
Our recommendation
Cursor
The AI-powered code editor
4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Ultra-fast multi-line code prediction
- Edit code by natural language prompt
- Ask questions about your entire project
- Simultaneous modifications across multiple files
Windsurf
The AI code editor that competes with Cursor
4.2/5 (27 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Autonomous multi-file AI agent
- Contextual AI auto-completion
- Chat with your codebase
- Intelligent chat + agent combination
Cursor — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Best auto-complete on the market, stunningly precise
- Based on VS Code — zero-friction transition
- Revolutionary multi-file editing via prompt
- Generous free plan to try
- Privacy mode for sensitive code
Cons
- No affiliate program
- Requires subscription for heavy use
- High token consumption on large projects
- Still some bugs on very large repos
Windsurf — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very generous free plan
- Impressive Cascade agent
- Lighter than Cursor
- Free unlimited auto-completion
Cons
- Less mature than Cursor
- Smaller extension ecosystem
- Cascade parfois instable
