Windsurf

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf is the AI code editor from Codeium, built to compete directly with Cursor. Its standout feature is Cascade — an AI agent that can plan complex tasks, write code across multiple files, and execute terminal commands.

Key Features

• Cascade — agentic AI that plans and executes multi-file tasks
• Deep context — understands your entire codebase
• VS Code compatible — familiar interface, easy to switch
• Generous free tier — more free usage than Cursor

Pricing

Our Verdict

A serious Cursor competitor with a more generous free tier. Worth trying if you've hit Cursor's limits. Best for: Developers looking for a Cursor alternative Not ideal for: Teams that need deep GitHub integration (use Copilot)