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WindsurfCursor vs Windsurf
An in-depth comparison of Cursor and Windsurf — pricing, features, ratings, and more.
Cursor4.9
★★★★★
18 reviews
Higher ratedWindsurf4.7
★★★★★
12 reviews
Side-by-Side Comparison
Cursor WindsurfCategory
AI IDE
AI IDE
Pricing
$20/month
$15/month
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Rating
4.9 ★
4.7 ★
Reviews
18
12
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
macOS, Windows, Linux
API Access
✗ No
✗ No
Open Source
✗ No
✗ No
Key Features
Cursor- ✓ Codebase-aware chat and answers
- ✓ Inline code generation and refactoring
- ✓ Agent mode for multi-file changes
- ✓ VS Code extension and settings compatibility
Windsurf- ✓ AI autocomplete
- ✓ Cascade-style agent workflow
- ✓ Codebase context search
- ✓ Editor-native commands
Pros & Cons
CursorPros
- + Familiar editor experience
- + Strong codebase indexing
- + Fast inline editing loop
Cons
- − Best features depend on paid plans
- − Large repositories may require indexing time
WindsurfPros
- + Polished IDE experience
- + Strong flow for iterative edits
Cons
- − Requires adopting a dedicated editor
- − Some workflows depend on cloud services