Cursor vs Windsurf
Side-by-side decision workspace for capabilities, pricing, context, and latest version state.
Candidate
C
Cursor
by Cursor AI
Coding
View full profileBest For
Repository coding and rapid iteration
Avoid if: You need non-technical, no-setup workflows
Candidate
W
Windsurf
by Codeium
Coding
View full profileBest For
Repository coding and rapid iteration
Avoid if: You need non-technical, no-setup workflows
Fit Signal
Cursor leads 3 - 1
Based on 4 capability dimensions
Snapshot
Decision Snapshot
Latest VersionRollouts and Security ReviewGPT-5.4
Context Window
Not captured
Not captured
Pricing
Hobby free · Pro $20/mo · API/usage add-ons availableCanonical pricing
Free tier · paid plans / credit packs (promos vary)Canonical pricing
Versions Tracked384
Capability Grid
Capability Fit
CursorWindsurfCodingLeft leads
8
0
MemoryLeft leads
6
0
ReasoningRight leads
7
8
Tool UseLeft leads
8
0