Head-to-Head Comparison
Cursor vs Windsurf (Codeium)
Comparing two industry leaders in ai coding. See how pricing, features, and user ratings stack up.
Cursor
FreemiumThe AI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep codebase indexing and intelligent agent editing.
Starting Price$20/mo
Rating4.9 ★ / 5.0
Core Features
✓ Composer Multi-File Edits✓ Codebase Chat✓ Cursor Tab Autocomplete✓ Claude 3.7 & GPT-4o
Windsurf (Codeium)
FreemiumThe first agentic IDE that combines AI autocomplete with Cascade multi-file terminal workflows.
Starting Price$15/mo
Rating4.8 ★ / 5.0
Core Features
✓ Cascade Flows✓ Full Codebase Awareness✓ Fast Autocomplete✓ Supercomplete
Feature Breakdown: Cursor vs Windsurf (Codeium)
See which capabilities are supported out of the box by each platform.
| Feature / Capability | Cursor | Windsurf (Codeium) |
|---|---|---|
| Composer Multi-File Edits | ✓ Included | — |
| Codebase Chat | ✓ Included | — |
| Cursor Tab Autocomplete | ✓ Included | — |
| Claude 3.7 & GPT-4o | ✓ Included | — |
| Cascade Flows | — | ✓ Included |
| Full Codebase Awareness | — | ✓ Included |
| Fast Autocomplete | — | ✓ Included |
| Supercomplete | — | ✓ Included |
Our Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?
Choose Cursor if:
You need Composer Multi-File Edits and Codebase Chat, and prefer a freemium model starting at $20/month. With a 4.9 rating, it is ideal for teams focused on speed and simplicity.
Choose Windsurf (Codeium) if:
You prioritize Cascade Flows and Full Codebase Awareness, and want a solution rated at 4.8/5.0. Its starting tier at $15/month makes it a top competitor for scaling workflows.