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GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf

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

GitHub Copilot

GitHub's AI pair programmer across editor and CLI.

  • + Deep GitHub integration
  • + Broad model choice in 2026
  • − Agent mode lags specialists
  • − Subscription required

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 GitHub Copilot Windsurf
Category coding-agent coding-agent
License Proprietary Proprietary
Open source No No
Self-hostable No No
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing paid freemium
Starting price $10/mo $15/mo
Models gpt, claude, gemini claude, gpt, gemini, custom
Languages multi multi
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Last activity — —