Windsurf
Overview
Section titled “Overview”| Company | Cognition (formerly Codeium) |
| Type | IDE |
| Pricing | Free tier / $15/mo Pro |
| Protocol | Custom |
| Config Formats | AGENTS.md |
| Website | windsurf.com |
What It Does
Section titled “What It Does”Windsurf is an AI-powered IDE featuring Cascade — an agentic system that maintains deep awareness of your codebase and can execute multi-step coding workflows.
Key Strengths
Section titled “Key Strengths”- Cascade: Agentic flow that understands context deeply
- Context engine: Indexes and understands your full codebase
- Multi-model: Supports multiple AI providers
- Affordable: Competitive pricing with free tier
Best For
Section titled “Best For”- Developers wanting an AI IDE at a lower price point
- Projects requiring deep codebase awareness
- Teams migrating from VS Code