Cursor vs Windsurf
Verdict
Cursor wins for codebase depth and community. Windsurf wins for its Cascade agent and free tier.
| Dimension | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | VS Code fork with deep AI | VS Code fork with Cascade agent |
| AI Agent | Composer for multi-file edits | ✓ Cascade (reads codebase + runs terminal) |
| Community | ✓ Larger, more extensions | Growing fast, Codeium-backed |
| Free tier | Limited (2000 completions) | ✓ More generous free tier |
| Price | $20/mo (Pro) | ✓ $15/mo (Pro) |
| Best for | Power users wanting deep AI integration | Devs wanting an autonomous agent |
Cursor
The AI code editor
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Windsurf
AI IDE with Cascade agent
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