Windsurf

Agentic IDE with Cascade: AI that plans before it codes.

8.0/10

At a glance

Vendor: Windsurf
Pricing: Free tier available; Pro from $15/mo
Free tier: Yes
Best for: Agentic IDE with Cascade: AI that plans before it codes.

Our verdict

Cursor's closest rival. Cascade's multi-file awareness is impressive, and the free tier is generous. Worth a head-to-head trial against Cursor.

Pricing: Free tier available; Pro from $15/mo · Vendor: Windsurf

Scores

★★★★☆8.0/10

Ease Of Use8/10

Output Quality8/10

Speed8/10

Value8/10

Pros & cons

Pros

Strong multi-file agentic edits
Generous free tier
Clean, fast UI

Cons

Smaller extension ecosystem than Cursor
Newer brand, less community content
Occasional over-eager refactors

📡 On our radar: we re-check this tool's pricing and feature set against official sources on a rolling basis. Last site-wide refresh: 2026-09-29. Prices change fast — confirm on the official site before buying.

FAQ

Is Windsurf worth it?

Cursor's closest rival. Cascade's multi-file awareness is impressive, and the free tier is generous. Worth a head-to-head trial against Cursor.

How much does Windsurf cost?

Free tier available; Pro from $15/mo. Prices change — check the official site for the latest.

What is Windsurf best for?

Agentic IDE with Cascade: AI that plans before it codes.

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