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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 | GHGitHub Copilot | WSWindsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Business $19/user/mo | Free · Pro $15/mo |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Accuracy score | 89% | 88% |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
| API | None | None |
| Platforms | VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Visual Studio | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Strengths | Works in every IDE | Clean agent UX |
| Weaknesses | Agent slower than rivals | Smaller extension ecosystem |
| Best use case | Feature development | Full-stack features |
Feature matrix
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Inline completion | ||
| Agent mode | ||
| PR reviews | ||
| Multi-model | ||
| Cascade agent | ||
| Live previews | ||
| Terminal awareness |
What each one is for
The jobs each tool is genuinely good at, side by side.
GitHub Copilot
Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Business $19/user/mo · Intermediate
- Feature development
- Test generation
- Code review
Watch out: Agent slower than rivals
Windsurf
Free · Pro $15/mo · Intermediate
- Full-stack features
- Debugging
Watch out: Smaller extension ecosystem
Total monthly
$25
Best value
GitHub Copilot
Easiest to start
GitHub Copilot
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