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Windsurf vs Cursor

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Windsurf
Codeium · Code
Freemium

AI-native code editor by Codeium with Cascade — an agent that plans, codes, and debugs across your codebase

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Cursor
Anysphere · Code
Freemium

AI-first code editor with codebase context, refactors, and multi-file changes

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Criteria
Windsurf
Cursor
Category
Code
Code
Subcategory
IDE Assistants
IDE Assistants
Pricing
Free tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Free tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Best for
development workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
development workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Rating
4.5/5 from 9,100 reviews
4.8/5 from 7,200 reviews
Company
Codeium
Anysphere

Windsurf capabilities

  • ✦Cascade AI coding agent
  • ✦Full codebase context
  • ✦Multi-file autonomous editing
  • ✦Terminal command execution

Limitations to know

  • •Free plans usually come with tighter limits before serious usage needs an upgrade.
  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.

Cursor capabilities

  • ✦Codebase-aware chat
  • ✦Multi-file edits
  • ✦Inline code completion
  • ✦Refactoring and bug fixing

Limitations to know

  • •Free plans usually come with tighter limits before serious usage needs an upgrade.
  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.