№ — Head-to-Head
Cursor vs Windsurf
Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, platforms, and our editorial verdict.
Last reviewed
VS
At a glance
Cursor
Windsurf
Pricing
Free
Free
Pricing model
Free
Free
Free tier
Yes
Yes
Free trial
No
No
Platforms
Desktop
Desktop
Editor rating
★ 4.9
★ 4.7
Featured
Yes
Yes
Last reviewed
Key features
Cursor
- 01AI-powered code assistance
- 02Easy to use interface
- 03Fast processing
- 04High quality output
Windsurf
- 01AI-powered code assistance
- 02Easy to use interface
- 03Fast processing
- 04High quality output
Editor's verdict
Winner: Cursor. Cursor edges out for most users — stronger feature set and a more refined experience based on our editorial scoring.
See our editorial methodology for how we score and rank tools.