Windsurf

Key facts: Windsurf, formerly Codeium, is an AI-native code editor built around Cascade, an agentic system that reads your codebase, plans multi-file changes, runs commands and debugs, with autocomplete and chat included. It also offers plugins for other editors.

Plans: Windsurf has a free plan with limited agent and autocomplete credits, and paid Pro and Teams plans that raise limits and add priority models. The free tier is a genuine way to test the editor.

Best for: developers who want an agent editor without switching away from a VS Code-style workflow. Watch out: agent edits across many files still need review and tests before merging.

Pros

• An AI-native code editor built around Cascade, an agentic system that reads your codebase, plans multi-file changes, runs commands and debugs.
• Autocomplete and chat are included, with plugins for other editors.
• Keeps a VS Code-style workflow, so switching costs stay low for developers.
• A free tier is a genuine way to test the editor before paying.

Watch out for

• Agent edits across many files still need review and tests before merging.
• Agent and autocomplete credits are limited on the free plan, so heavy agentic use needs Pro or Teams.
• Agentic workflows can surprise teams that are not used to reviewing multi-file changes.

Best for

Developers who want an agent editor without switching away from a VS Code-style workflow. Who should skip it: anyone expecting agent edits to be merge-ready without review and tests.

Pricing

A free plan with limited agent and autocomplete credits, and paid Pro and Teams plans that raise limits and add priority models — check the official pricing page for current limits.

FAQs

What is Windsurf? An AI-native code editor with agents that understand your whole codebase, formerly Codeium.

What is Cascade? Windsurf's agentic system: it reads your codebase, plans multi-file changes, runs commands and debugs.

Can I use it outside its editor? Yes. It also offers plugins for other editors, according to this page.

Is there a free plan? Yes, with limited agent and autocomplete credits; paid Pro and Teams plans raise limits and add priority models.