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Comparison

Continue vs Windsurf

A like-for-like, spec-level comparison. Both entries are verified against their docs and repo.

Continue

Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains.

  • + Works in JetBrains, not just VS Code
  • + Fully BYOK and local-model friendly
  • − Agent capability behind Cline/Aider
  • − Setup overhead for custom providers

Windsurf

Codeium's AI-native IDE (Cascade agent).

  • + Strong agentic flow in-editor
  • + Generous free tier from Codeium
  • − Closed source
  • − Competes directly with Cursor on a narrow wedge
Spec Continue Windsurf
Role Coding agent Coding agent
Tags coding-agent, ide-extension, persona-solo-builder, persona-software-developer, persona-data-scientist coding-agent, editor, persona-solo-builder, persona-software-developer, persona-data-scientist
License Apache-2.0 Proprietary
Open source Yes No
Self-hostable Yes No
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing free freemium
Price Free $15/mo
Usage cost BYOK Included
Models claude, gpt, gemini, local, byok claude, gpt, gemini, custom
Languages typescript multi
GitHub stars 34.7k —
Last activity 2026-07-03 —