What is Windsurf?

Codeium's AI-native IDE (Cascade) that plans, edits, and tests across many files with persistent project memory.

Windsurf sits in the AI Coding Tools category and is most useful for engineers who want agent-first refactors. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 1,800 reviews and is priced as Freemium.

Pros & cons

Pros

✓Cascade multi-file agent
✓Strong free tier
✓Project-wide memory

Cons

✕Newer ecosystem than Copilot

Pricing

Windsurf is offered on a Freemium model. A free tier covers core features, with paid plans unlocking advanced functionality, higher limits, and team seats.

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