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Windsurf
AI Coding
Windsurf · launched 2024 · Intermediate
Agentic IDE with flows that keep the AI and developer working on the same codebase state.
Overall rating
4.3
Ease of use4.4
Value for money4.6
Performance4.4
Popularity4.0
Pricing
Free · Pro $15/mo
Free version
Yes
API
Not available
Mobile app
No
Key features
- Cascade agent
- Live previews
- Terminal awareness
Pros
- Clean agent UX
- Good value
Cons
- Smaller extension ecosystem
Best use cases
Full-stack features
Debugging
Platforms
macOS
Windows
Linux
Learning curve: Moderate
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