Cursor vs Windsurf
A side-by-side view built only from each listing. Prices change, so check the source links.
| Cursor | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Good at | AI code editor with an agent that edits across files, plus cloud agents. | AI code editor with the Cascade agent. |
| Pricing | Free $0; Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo; Teams $30+/user/mo Checked 2026-10-14 · source | Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/user Checked 2026-10-13 · source |
| Best for | coding in an editorrefactoringcloud agents | coding in an editorrefactoring |
| Setup | Download Cursor from cursor.com, open your project folder, and open the Agent panel to describe the change you want. | Download Windsurf from windsurf.com, open a project, and describe a task in the Cascade panel. |
| Links | Full listing · Official site | Full listing · Official site |
Pick Cursor if…
- you want it for cloud agents (listed for Cursor, not Windsurf)
- this fits what you need: AI code editor with an agent that edits across files, plus cloud agents
- its pricing works for you: Free $0; Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo; Teams $30+/user/mo
Pick Windsurf if…
- this fits what you need: AI code editor with the Cascade agent
- its pricing works for you: Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/user