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Windsurf

Codeium's AI-native IDE focused on autonomous agentic coding.

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Pros

Autonomous agent coding
Strong context awareness
VS Code experience
Great value

Cons

Newer ecosystem
Occasional wrong edits
Needs tuning on big projects

Key features

Cascade AgentMulti-file editingSmart completionTerminal integration

Best for

Autonomous developmentRefactoringFull-stack projects

FAQ

What is Windsurf?

Codeium's AI-native IDE focused on autonomous agentic coding.

What are the pros and cons of Windsurf?

Pros: Autonomous agent coding, Strong context awareness, VS Code experience, Great value. Cons: Newer ecosystem, Occasional wrong edits, Needs tuning on big projects.

How much does Windsurf cost?

Free: Free; Pro: $15/mo; Teams: $30/user/mo.

Who is Windsurf for?

Best for Autonomous development, Refactoring, Full-stack projects.

What are the alternatives to Windsurf?

Consider Cursor, GitHub Copilot, MonkeyCode.

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Pricing

FreeFree
  • Basic AI
  • Limited usage
Pro$15/mo
  • Cascade Agent
  • Higher limits
Teams$30/user/mo
  • Team management
  • Security & compliance

Rating

4.6
(6,800 reviews)