Windsurf

by Windsurf

The agentic IDE.

4.5(300)AI Coding Assistants

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Windsurf
Pricing: Freemium — Free – $15/mo
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux
Best for: Developers
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA, USA

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf is a ai coding tool from Windsurf. Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI-native IDE with agentic 'Cascade' flows.

Windsurf uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $15/mo.

It's best suited to developers and runs on Mac, Windows, Linux.

Standout strengths include agentic editing, generous free tier, fast. Worth weighing: younger than copilot.

Windsurf pricing

Free

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Pro

$15/mo

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Pros

Agentic editing
Generous free tier
Fast

Cons

Younger than Copilot

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Frequently asked questions

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI-native IDE with agentic 'Cascade' flows.

How much does Windsurf cost?

Windsurf is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

Does Windsurf have a free trial?

Windsurf offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Windsurf support?

Windsurf is available on Mac, Windows, Linux.