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An AI coding sidekick that suggests code as you type and answers questions in your editor.
Freemium🧑💻 Coding Assistant
Free tier · Pro $10/mo
Our verdict
Honestly? It’s a draw on the 7 things we checked. Your use case should decide.
Money-wise, Windsurf is the friendlier option ($15 vs $20).
- Go with Cursor if you hop between devices and you prefer the crowd favourite.
- Go with Windsurf if you’re watching the budget and you want to build on top of it.
Cursor vs Windsurf: side by side
| Criteria | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $20 | $15 ✓ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | No | Yes ✓ |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, browser-extension ✓ | web, ios, android |
| Popularity | 94k pts ✓ | 68k pts |
Cursor features
- ✓ Predictive multi-line Tab completions
- ✓ Inline edits from natural language
- ✓ Agent mode for multi-file changes
- ✓ Codebase-aware chat and context
Best for
- • Adding a feature across several files at once
- • Refactoring a module with plain-English instructions
- • Asking questions about a large codebase
Windsurf features
- ✓ Cascade agent for multi-step coding tasks
- ✓ Context awareness of your recent edits
- ✓ Terminal command execution from the agent
- ✓ Fast inline autocomplete
Best for
- • Building a new feature with an agent step by step
- • Debugging an error with terminal access
- • Exploring an unfamiliar project quickly
FAQ
Should I use Cursor or Windsurf?+
They’re neck and neck. Cursor shines for developers ready to make AI a core part of how they write code; Windsurf for developers who want an agentic editor at a slightly lower price point.
Is Cursor cheaper than Windsurf?+
No — Windsurf starts at $15, Cursor at $20.
Do Cursor and Windsurf have free plans?+
Cursor: Free · Pro $20/mo. Windsurf: Free · Pro $15/mo.
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