AI IDE

Windsurf

Intermediate
CodeiumFounded 2024

An AI-powered code editor by Codeium that combines the best of copilot-style completions with agentic coding capabilities for a seamless development experience.

Key Features

Cascades for multi-file edits
Intelligent completions
Command palette AI
Codebase search
Flows automation

Best For

Windsurf is particularly well-suited for the following use cases and audiences:

Developers wanting free AI
VS Code users
Multi-file projects
Exploration

Getting Started

Some familiarity with development concepts recommended. Here is how to begin your journey with Windsurf:

1

Set Up Your Environment

Download and configure the tool according to your development setup and preferences.

2

Connect Your Codebase

Link the tool to your existing projects to leverage its full capabilities.

3

Explore Advanced Features

Dive into the documentation to discover powerful features that boost productivity.

4

Integrate With Your Workflow

Connect with your existing tools and establish efficient development patterns.

Skill Level Requirements

Intermediate

Some familiarity with development concepts recommended. Windsurf provides excellent documentation and community support to help users at the intermediate level succeed with the platform.

$82M ARR

Windsurf annual recurring revenue at time of $250M acquisition by Cognition in July 2025

TechCrunch, July 2025

40.08%

SWE-bench score for Windsurf's SWE-1.5 model at 950 tokens per second

Windsurf / Codeium, 2025

1M+

paying Cursor subscribers by early 2026

Cursor Series D disclosure, 2025

Devin and Windsurf solve completely different problems. Windsurf is where you build - it keeps you in flow. Devin is where you delegate - you write the brief, it does the work. Most teams need both, but you should master one before adding the other.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Pricing

Free Tier$0

Generous free tier with AI features

Paid Plan$15/month

Unlimited AI, faster models, priority support

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