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Cursor vs Windsurf
| Cursor | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Category & rank | #2 in Coding agents · #3 in Best for vibe coding | #5 in Coding agents |
| Pricing | Free tier; paid plans, see site | Free tier; see site |
| Free tier | Yes (per listing; confirm on official site) | Yes (per listing; confirm on official site) |
| Best for | What should I use to write and edit code with an AI agent? | What should I use to write and edit code with an AI agent? |
| Tags | ide, free-tier | ide, free-tier |
| Verdict | VS Code-style editor with strong agent mode and tab completion. The easiest daily driver for most builders. | Agentic IDE with a capable assistant (Cascade). A solid Cursor alternative. |
| Official site | Visit Cursor ↗ | Visit Windsurf ↗ |
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