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Windsurf
An AI coding editor whose agent works alongside you, tracking context as you move through a task.
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Windsurf
An AI coding editor whose agent works alongside you, tracking context as you move through a task.
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is an AI-first editor designed to keep you focused on the problem rather than on prompting. Its agent, Cascade, can read your project, run terminal commands and make changes across files, while keeping track of what you have been doing in the editor.
We enjoyed how conversational the flow feels. You describe what you want, watch it work step by step, then step in with corrections without losing the thread. Fast autocomplete handles the smaller moments in between.
Like any agentic tool, it can make confident changes you did not ask for, so reviewing diffs matters. The free plan offers a good trial, and Pro at $15 per month comes in a little cheaper than some rivals in the AI editor space.
Best for: Developers who want an agentic editor at a slightly lower price point
What we like
- ✓ Agent flow feels natural and interactive
- ✓ Pro plan priced below some rivals
- ✓ Familiar VS Code-style interface
Watch out for
- – Agent can overreach without close review
- – Smaller community than the category leader
Use cases
- 01
Building a new feature with an agent step by step
- 02
Debugging an error with terminal access
- 03
Exploring an unfamiliar project quickly
Key features
- ✓Cascade agent for multi-step coding tasks
- ✓Context awareness of your recent edits
- ✓Terminal command execution from the agent
- ✓Fast inline autocomplete
Pricing
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What is Windsurf used for?+
An AI coding editor whose agent works alongside you, tracking context as you move through a task. Best for developers who want an agentic editor at a slightly lower price point.
How much is Windsurf?+
Free · Pro $15/mo
What else is like Windsurf?+
Have a look at Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine and Claude.
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