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Comparison

Cursor vs Windsurf

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

Cursor

The AI-first code editor built on VS Code.

  • + Familiar VS Code workflow with native AI
  • + @-mentions reduce hallucinated APIs
  • − Closed source editor
  • − Best features behind the paid tier

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 Cursor Windsurf
Role Coding agent Coding agent
Tags coding-agent, editor, persona-solo-builder, persona-software-developer, persona-data-scientist coding-agent, editor, persona-solo-builder, persona-software-developer, persona-data-scientist
License Proprietary Proprietary
Open source No No
Self-hostable No No
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing freemium freemium
Price $20/mo $15/mo
Usage cost Included Included
Models claude, gpt, gemini, custom claude, gpt, gemini, custom
Languages multi multi
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Last activity — —