Cursor vs Windsurf by Codeium

Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026

Cursor

Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code

4.8
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Windsurf by Codeium

Windsurf by Codeium

Agentic IDE that codes alongside you

4.6
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Our Verdict

Windsurf by Codeium edges ahead overall

Windsurf by Codeium scores higher across rating, pricing and community trust. That said, the best choice depends on your specific workflow — read the breakdown below.

Detailed Comparison

Bolder value = winner in that category

Cursor
Windsurf by Codeium
4.8
Rating
4.6
0 reviews
Reviews
0 reviews
Freemium
Pricing
Freemium
$20/mo
Starting Price
$15/mo
Yes
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
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Affiliate Program
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Code EditorVS CodeAI CodingCodebase Chat
Tags
Agentic IDECodeiumCascadeMulti-file

CursorKey Features

  • Codebase-aware chat
  • Multi-file editing
  • Claude and GPT-4 models
  • Tab completion
  • Shadow workspace

Windsurf by CodeiumKey Features

  • Cascade agentic AI
  • Codebase understanding
  • Multi-file edits
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Inline AI

Quick Verdict

Cursor wins — higher rating
Windsurf by Codeium wins — lower price

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