Windsurf
AI-native code editor with agentic Cascade workflows, unlimited Tab completions, and frontier model access.
Introduction
Windsurf is an AI-first IDE (from the Codeium/Windsurf team) built for agentic coding with Cascade, deep codebase context, and unlimited Tab autocomplete on all plans. A free tier covers light agent use; Pro unlocks higher quotas and frontier models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Teams and Enterprise add admin, billing, and security controls. It is a primary Cursor alternative for developers who want an AI-native editing environment.
Professional Use Cases
- Agentic refactors: Let Cascade apply multi-file changes from a natural-language goal.
- Tab coding: Use unlimited completions to stay in flow on boilerplate and tests.
- Codebase Q&A: Ask questions grounded in your project context without leaving the editor.
Pricing
From $20 / month
Lumen Trust & Privacy Note
Recently VerifiedAgent and chat traffic generally goes to Windsurf/cloud model providers unless enterprise deployment options say otherwise—Privacy Low for typical Pro use. Free tier plus $20 Pro supports Medium parity. Purpose is High for accelerating real software work. Provenance Low due to closed product and third-party frontier models. Review privacy/zero-retention options before connecting proprietary repos.
Disclaimer
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Pricing and features are subject to change by the provider.
The Lumen Trust & Privacy Note is a transparency assessment based on available provider data and should not be taken as a definitive legal or security audit.