Cursor vs Windsurf (Codeium)
Which AI tool is better in 2026? Let's compare.
β‘ Quick Verdict
Cursor wins with a rated score of 4.8/5 vs 4.4/5 for Windsurf (Codeium).
| Feature | Cursor | Windsurf (Codeium) |
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β―¨ 4.4 |
| Pricing | Free / $20/mo | Free / $15/mo |
| Best For | AI-first code editor built on VS Code | Free AI code completion and chat assistant |
Cursor Overview β 4.8/5
β Pros
- β’ Best AI code editor
- β’ Multi-file editing
- β’ Codebase-aware
β Cons
- β’ VS Code fork concerns
- β’ Pro needed for power users
Windsurf (Codeium) Overview β 4.4/5
β Pros
- β’ Generous free tier
- β’ Fast completions
- β’ Multi-IDE
β Cons
- β’ Less powerful than Copilot
- β’ Newer product