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 4 - 1
Based on 5 capability dimensions
Snapshot
Decision Snapshot
Latest VersionSide Chats and Conversation SearchGPT-5.4
Context WindowN/AN/A
PricingN/APromotional pricing starting at 1x credits for self serve users for a limited time
Versions Tracked274
Capability Grid
Capability Fit
CursorWindsurfCodingLeft leads
7
0
MemoryLeft leads
8
0
ReasoningRight leads
7
8
SpeedLeft leads
7
0
Tool UseLeft leads
8
0