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Windsurf Pricing, features & alternatives
The AI code editor that competes with Cursor
2.1
Third-party rating /5 · 23
Windsurf (by Codeium) is a VS Code-based code editor with deeply integrated AI. Cascade, its AI agent, understands your codebase and executes multi-file modifications. Auto-completion, chat and agent mode in a fluid IDE. The most serious competitor to Cursor.
2.1
/5
Overview
Third-party rating: 2.1/5 (23).
Intended audience: Developers wanting a free and performant alternative to Cursor
Try WindsurfFeatures of Windsurf
Cascade
Autonomous multi-file AI agent
Autocomplete
Contextual AI auto-completion
Chat
Chat with your codebase
Flows
Intelligent chat + agent combination
Free Tier
Free plan with unlimited completion
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
Ratings & Reviews
Use Cases
Full-stack development Refactoring Debugging Code review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windsurf free?
Windsurf: Free plan; From $15/mo.
Who is Windsurf for?
Developers wanting a free and performant alternative to Cursor. Windsurf is particularly suited for: Full-stack development, Refactoring, Debugging.
What are the best alternatives to Windsurf?
The main alternatives to Windsurf are: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Tabnine. Each has its strengths, check our dedicated page for a detailed comparison.
Is Windsurf reliable and secure?
Third-party rating: 2.1/5 (23).
Does Windsurf support my programming language?
Windsurf supports most popular languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, etc.). Performance may vary by language, the most popular languages benefit from better training.
