Head-to-Head Comparison
Cursor vs Windsurf
Which Code Assistant is right for you? See our complete breakdown.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| MegaOne Score | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Category | Code Assistant | Code Assistant |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | $20.00/mo | $20.00/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| API Available | No | No |
| Open Source | No | No |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | No |
| Company | Anysphere, Inc. (a subsidiary of SpaceXAI) | Cognition |
| Total Funding | $60.0B | $243M |
Visual Comparison
Cursor Windsurf
About Cursor
Cursor is an AI-native code editor designed to accelerate software development by integrating advanced AI assistance directly into the coding workflow.
Built on the VS Code architecture, Cursor provides an AI-first development environment with features like intelligent tab completions, a contextual chat that understands the entire codebase, and multi-file editing capabilities through its Composer model. It leverages autonomous AI agents for larger tasks and allows developers to switch between various cutting-edge AI models to optimize for intelligence, cost, and reliability.
About Windsurf
Windsurf, now known as Devin Desktop, is an AI-native code editor designed to accelerate development with intelligent, agentic assistance.
Windsurf, rebranded as Devin Desktop on June 2, 2026, is an AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Cognition. It leverages its agentic AI, Devin Local (formerly Cascade), to understand entire codebases, execute multi-step tasks, and perform actions like code generation, debugging, and testing across multiple files. The tool aims to enhance developer productivity by providing context-aware suggestions, automating repetitive tasks, and maintaining a continuous workflow.
The Verdict
Cursor takes the edge
With a MegaOne score of 9/10 versus 6/10, Cursor edges ahead of Windsurf in our analysis. However, Windsurf may still be the better choice depending on your specific use case and budget.
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