Windsurf
by Cognition AI💻 CodingCognition's AI IDE with Cascade — an agent that reads your codebase and makes changes proactively
Formerly Codeium, now owned by Cognition (the Devin team). Windsurf's Cascade agent works autonomously — it reads your codebase, makes changes, and runs tests without step-by-step prompting. Pro is $20/mo.
Proactive agent, deep codebase awareness, parallel sessions
Free tier From $20/moEnterpriseAPI: Included
Last updated: March 20, 2026 · Pricing verified from official sources. Prices are subject to change by the provider.
Pricing
Free TierYes — limited
Entry Plan$20/mo Pro
Team Plan$40/user/mo
EnterpriseCustom pricing
API PricingIncluded
Prices exclude applicable taxes (VAT/GST/sales tax varies by region).
Specifications
Context / InputFull codebase
Max OutputMulti-file edits
ModalitiesCode, terminal
Agent / AgenticYes — Cascade autonomous agent
SecuritySOC 2 ready
Self-hostedEnterprise option
AI Fit Score Benchmark Data
Performance indicators used in our Fit Score engine. Scores are normalised 0–100 based on industry benchmarks and testing.
84
Reasoning
88
Code Quality
90
Speed
72
Ecosystem
Models & Tiers — Which Windsurf to Use?
Windsurf uses 3 different models/tiers. Choose based on your task complexity, speed needs, and budget.
SWE-1.5 (proprietary)Recommended
GreatCode understanding, fast retrieval via SWE-grep
💰 Included📐 Context: ~50-70K effective⚡ Speed: Fast
Claude Sonnet/Opus
BestComplex reasoning, deep refactors
💰 Credit-based📐 Context: 200K⚡ Speed: Medium
GPT-5.x
GreatGeneral coding, speed
💰 Credit-based📐 Context: 400K⚡ Speed: Fast
Best For
Autonomous coding, agentic workflows
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Windsurf cost?
Windsurf offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/month. Team plans are $40/user/month. Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Is Windsurf free?
Yes, Windsurf offers a free tier with limited features. For full access, paid plans start at $20/month.
What is Windsurf best for?
Windsurf is best for Autonomous coding, agentic workflows. Key features include: Proactive agent, deep codebase awareness, parallel sessions.
Is Windsurf right for you?
Get a personalised AI Fit Score based on your role, budget, team size, and priorities.
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