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Windsurf

Windsurf is an AI-native code editor and agentic IDE for building software with chat, context, and coding agents.

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PricingPaid
Free planYes
Free trialYes
APIUnknown
Open sourceNo
DeploymentDesktop / Cloud Assisted
Last verifiedJune 9, 2026
Overview

Tool overview

Windsurf is listed under Programming AI tools.

Summary

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf is an AI coding environment built around an agentic editor experience. It combines code editing, AI chat, project context, command execution, file changes, previews, and developer workflows in a desktop editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Best fit

Best for

DevelopersAI coding usersStartup buildersFull-stack teamsSolo engineers
Audience

Who is it for?

Software engineersFrontend developersBackend developersIndie hackersEngineering teams
Capabilities

Key features

AI-native code editor

Agentic coding workflows

Codebase-aware chat

Multi-file editing assistance

Terminal and project context support

Desktop editor for Mac, Windows, and Linux

Free individual plan with paid team options

Workflows

Use cases

Building features with AI-assisted edits

Exploring an existing codebase

Generating and revising multiple files

Debugging application errors with project context

Running local previews while editing

Using an AI coding editor instead of a plugin-only workflow

Strengths

Pros

  • Designed around AI coding rather than a basic autocomplete add-on
  • Can help keep chat, files, and execution context in one editor
  • Free plan makes it accessible for individual developers
Considerations

Cons

  • Teams should review privacy, model, and deployment settings before use
  • Agent output can introduce errors if merged without review
  • Credit and plan limits can affect heavy usage
Considerations

Limitations

Windsurf can accelerate development but still requires source control, tests, code review, security review, and human ownership of shipped software.

Cost

Pricing details

Pricing modelPaid
Free planYes
Free trialYes
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Compatibility

Supported programming languages

  • Multiple programming languages supported through the editor and connected models
Specs

Technical details

PlatformsDesktop, Web
Multilingual supportYes
Login requiredYes
Open sourceNo
LicenseProprietary
DeploymentDesktop / Cloud Assisted
CompanyWindsurf
Data confidenceHigh
Last verifiedJune 9, 2026
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Windsurf is an AI coding environment built around an agentic editor experience. It combines code editing, AI chat, project context, command execution, file changes, previews, and developer workflows in a desktop editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Developers AI coding users Startup builders Full-stack teams Solo engineers
The listed pricing model for Windsurf is paid. Pricing can change, so users should verify the latest plan details on the official website.
Yes. The current profile indicates that a free trial is available.
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