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Gemini Advanced vs Windsurf IDE
An in-depth comparison of Gemini Advanced and Windsurf IDE — pricing, features, ratings, and more.
4.0
★★★★★
230 reviews
4.9
★★★★★
164 reviews
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Category
AI Coding Assistant
AI Coding Assistant
Pricing
$19.99/month (Google One Premium AI plan)
Free tier; Pro at $15/month; Teams at $35/user/month
Pricing model
paid
freemium
Rating
4.0 ★
4.9 ★
Reviews
230
164
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Windows, macOS, Linux
API Access
✓ Yes
✗ No
Open Source
✗ No
✗ No
Key Features
- ✓ Gemini Ultra model access
- ✓ 1M token context window
- ✓ Google Workspace integration
- ✓ Deep research feature
- ✓ Code generation
- ✓ Multimodal inputs
- ✓ Gemini for Workspace
- ✓ Cascade agentic AI
- ✓ Multi-file code editing
- ✓ Terminal command execution
- ✓ Codebase understanding
- ✓ VS Code compatible
- ✓ Multiple AI models
- ✓ Flows for automation
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Google ecosystem integration
- + Huge context window
- + Continuous improvement
- + Included with Google One
Cons
- − Requires Google One subscription
- − Less creative than Claude/GPT-4
- − Privacy concerns with Google
Pros
- + Cascade is very capable autonomously
- + Good VS Code compatibility
- + Free to start
- + Fast and responsive
Cons
- − Cascade can make mistakes requiring review
- − Newer than Cursor
- − Credits can run out quickly on free tier