Windsurf
Codeium
AI Coding AssistantUSSubscription
Agentic IDE with cascade workflows that can plan, edit, and iterate across entire codebases.
Best for
Windsurf is best for developers who want AI deeply integrated into their editor or workflow. It excels at code completion, multi-file refactoring, and agentic tasks across large codebases. Choose Windsurf if you spend most of your day in an IDE and want the model to understand project context, not just the current file.
Key strengths
- Cascade agent can handle multi-file tasks end-to-end
- Deep codebase awareness and fast autocomplete
- Competitive pricing and generous free tier
- Strong for rapid prototyping and full-stack changes
Trade-offs
- Requires leaving your existing editor for Windsurf IDE
- Agent reliability varies on very large or legacy codebases
- Newer product with less documentation than Cursor
- Heavy agent usage can consume credits quickly
Plans
Windsurf Pro
$15.00 / monthly
Free trial available
- Unlimited Cascade
- Premium models
- Fast requests
- Priority support
Verify priceChecked Jun 21, 2026
Windsurf Pro Annual
$144.00 / annual
Free trial available
- Same as Pro monthly
- Discounted annual rate
Verify priceChecked Jun 21, 2026
Windsurf Free
Contact provider / free
- Basic autocomplete
- Limited Cascade actions
- Community support
Verify priceChecked Jun 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is a ai coding assistant from Codeium. Agentic IDE with cascade workflows that can plan, edit, and iterate across entire codebases.
Who is Windsurf best for?
Windsurf is best for developers who want AI deeply integrated into their editor or workflow. It excels at code completion, multi-file refactoring, and agentic tasks across large codebases. Choose Windsurf if you spend most of your day in an IDE and want the model to understand project context, not just the current file.
Does Windsurf offer a free plan or trial?
Windsurf offers paid subscription plans. Many products in this category also provide a free tier or trial period. Check the official pricing page for current terms.