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Windsurf

Agent-first AI code editor — competitor to Cursor.

Visit Windsurf Free, Pro $15/mo

What is Windsurf?

Codeium's AI IDE built around autonomous agents. Strong multi-file edits, AI completes entire tasks unsupervised. Free tier excellent.

Key features

  • Cascade autonomous agent
  • Codebase-wide context
  • Free tier with full features
  • VS Code-based
  • Multi-language support

Pros

  • Generous free tier
  • Strong autonomous mode
  • Active development

Cons

  • Newer than Cursor
  • Smaller community

Best for

Developers wanting Cursor alternativeIndie hackersFree tier users

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