GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf
A side-by-side view built only from each listing. Prices change, so check the source links.
| GitHub Copilot | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Good at | Code completions, chat and a cloud agent that opens pull requests on GitHub. | AI code editor with the Cascade agent. |
| Pricing | Free $0; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo Checked 2026-10-13 · source | Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/user Checked 2026-10-13 · source |
| Best for | coding in an editorpull request automationcode review | coding in an editorrefactoring |
| Setup | Install the GitHub Copilot extension in VS Code, sign in with GitHub, and open Copilot Chat in agent mode. | 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 GitHub Copilot if…
- you want it for pull request automation, code review (listed for GitHub Copilot, not Windsurf)
- this fits what you need: Code completions, chat and a cloud agent that opens pull requests on GitHub
- its pricing works for you: Free $0; Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo
Pick Windsurf if…
- you want it for refactoring (listed for Windsurf, not GitHub Copilot)
- 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