GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf by Codeium
Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026
Our Verdict
GitHub Copilot edges ahead overall
GitHub Copilot 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
GitHub Copilot
Windsurf by Codeium
4.6
Rating
4.6
0 reviews
Reviews
0 reviews
Paid
Pricing
Freemium
$10/mo
Starting Price
$15/mo
No
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
Not listed
Affiliate Program
Not listed
Code CompletionGitHubVS CodeAI Coding
Tags
Agentic IDECodeiumCascadeMulti-file
GitHub CopilotKey Features
- Real-time code suggestions
- Copilot Chat in editor
- PR summaries
- Security vulnerability detection
- Supports 20+ languages
Windsurf by CodeiumKey Features
- Cascade agentic AI
- Codebase understanding
- Multi-file edits
- Real-time collaboration
- Inline AI
Quick Verdict
GitHub Copilot wins — lower price
Windsurf by Codeium wins — has free tier
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