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Pick up to four tools and see price, capability, ratings and the best use case for each.
Ratings profile
Monthly cost comparison
Head-to-head
| Metric | CUCursor | WSWindsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Hobby free · Individual $20/mo · Teams $40/user/mo | Free · Pro $15/mo |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Accuracy score | 92% | 88% |
| Ease of use | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
| API | None | None |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Strengths | Fastest real coding workflow | Clean agent UX |
| Weaknesses | Costs climb with heavy use | Smaller extension ecosystem |
| Best use case | Refactoring | Full-stack features |
Feature matrix
| Feature | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Codebase context | ||
| Multi-file edits | ||
| Background agents | ||
| Tab completion | ||
| Cascade agent | ||
| Live previews | ||
| Terminal awareness |
What each one is for
The jobs each tool is genuinely good at, side by side.
Cursor
Hobby free · Individual $20/mo · Teams $40/user/mo · Intermediate
- Refactoring
- Feature building
- Legacy code exploration
Watch out: Costs climb with heavy use
Windsurf
Free · Pro $15/mo · Intermediate
- Full-stack features
- Debugging
Watch out: Smaller extension ecosystem
Total monthly
$35
Best value
Windsurf
Easiest to start
Cursor
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