Cursor vs Windsurf
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool
Cursor
AI Coding
AI-powered code editor built on VS Code with intelligent autocomplete, code generation, and debugging features.
Starting Price
$0/month
Windsurf
AI Coding
Codeium's agentic IDE with Flow state for deep codebase understanding and autonomous coding capabilities.
Starting Price
$0/month
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Coding | AI Coding |
| Pricing Plans | 2 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Starting Price | $0/month | $0/month |
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Cursor - Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Fast and responsive
- ✓Familiar VS Code interface
- ✓Excellent autocomplete
- ✓Multi-model support
Cons
- ✗Requires subscription for full features
- ✗Learning curve
- ✗Resource intensive
Windsurf - Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Powerful agentic capabilities
- ✓Great free tier
- ✓Fast performance
- ✓Deep codebase understanding
Cons
- ✗Newer tool
- ✗Limited integrations
- ✗Learning curve for Flow