- Pricing
- Paid
- Platform
- Web
About Windsurf
Windsurf (by Codeium) is an AI-native IDE built around an agentic assistant called Cascade that can plan, write, and execute multi-step coding tasks. It features deep codebase awareness, in-editor chat, and autonomous file editing. Designed for professional developers who want an AI partner that acts, not just suggests.
Specifications
Everything we hold on this listing.
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- Web
- Website
- windsurf.com
- Added
- Apr 23, 2026
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How Windsurf compares
The closest tools in the directory, matched on shared capability rather than category alone.
| Tool | Pricing | Open source |
|---|---|---|
| Windsurf | Paid | Not stated |
| Cursor | Paid | Not stated |
| Continue | Paid | Yes |
| Ghostwriter | Paid | Not stated |
| Amazon CodeWhisperer | Paid | Not stated |
Frequently asked
What is Windsurf used for?
Windsurf is a coding & dev tools tool: Agentic AI IDE that codes alongside you in real time. Related topics: coding, developer, ide.
Is Windsurf free?
No. Windsurf is a paid product with no free plan listed, though some paid tools offer a trial. Current prices are on windsurf.com.
What platforms does Windsurf run on?
Windsurf runs on Web. Whether it offers a public API isn't stated, check the vendor's docs before planning an integration.
What are the best alternatives to Windsurf?
The closest alternatives are Cursor, Continue, Ghostwriter, Amazon CodeWhisperer, all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with Windsurf on coding, developer, ide. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/windsurf.
