Windsurf vs Cline
A side-by-side view built only from each listing. Prices change, so check the source links.
| Windsurf | Cline | |
|---|---|---|
| Good at | AI code editor with the Cascade agent. | Open-source coding agent for VS Code that plans and acts with your own API key. |
| Pricing | Free $0; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/user Checked 2026-10-13 · source | Free and open source for individuals (pay for AI inference at cost or bring your own key); Enterprise custom Pricing page could not be read automatically on 2026-10-13; check the official site. Checked 2026-10-14 · source |
| Best for | coding in an editorrefactoring | coding in an editoropen source |
| Setup | Download Windsurf from windsurf.com, open a project, and describe a task in the Cascade panel. | Install the Cline extension in VS Code, add a model API key, and give it a task in the Cline panel. |
| Links | Full listing · Official site | Full listing · Official site |
Pick Windsurf if…
- you want it for refactoring (listed for Windsurf, not Cline)
- 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
Pick Cline if…
- you want it for open source (listed for Cline, not Windsurf)
- this fits what you need: Open-source coding agent for VS Code that plans and acts with your own API key
- its pricing works for you: Free and open source for individuals (pay for AI inference at cost or bring your own key); Enterprise custom