Windsurf

Agentic AI code editor, now sold as Devin Desktop by Cognition.

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Windsurf has been acquired. Acquired by Cognition in 2025. windsurf.com now presents the product as Devin Desktop.

About Windsurf

Windsurf is an AI-powered code editor, originally created by Codeium, that centers on Cascade, an agent that understands your codebase, edits multiple files and runs terminal commands. It is based on the VS Code foundation, so the interface and many extensions feel familiar. In 2025 Windsurf was acquired by Cognition, the company behind the Devin coding agent, which has led some users to watch for changes in plans and product direction. A free plan includes limited agent credits, while paid tiers add more usage, premium models and team management.

Best for: Developers who want an agent-centric AI editor.

What works

Capable Cascade agent
Familiar VS Code-style interface
Free plan available

Why people leave

Product direction changing after acquisition
Credit-based limits

Top Windsurf alternatives

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1
Visual Studio Code
Free editor with Copilot, avoiding a fork's product risk.
64.8
2
Cursor
The most popular AI-first editor, also built on VS Code.
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3
Zed
Open-source native editor with an agent panel and multiple model providers.
58.3
4
Google Antigravity
Another agent-centred editor, free for individuals.
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5
Kiro
Agentic editor from AWS built around specs, hooks and steering files.
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Windsurf: common questions

Is Windsurf free?

Windsurf has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes (checked on Windsurf's own site).

Is Windsurf open source?

No, Windsurf is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Visual Studio Code and Zed.

What platforms does Windsurf run on?

Windsurf is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Windsurf?

The highest-ranked Windsurf alternatives right now are Visual Studio Code, Cursor and Zed. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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