VerlumoAIAI pair programmer that writes code with you, inside your editor.
View detailsWindsurf is an AI-native code editor built by Codeium, designed around an agent called Cascade that can plan and carry out multi-step changes across your whole codebase. You describe what you want in plain language, and Cascade edits files, runs commands, and fixes errors, while you review each step. It also offers tab autocomplete, inline chat, and a full understanding of your project, so suggestions fit the code you already have.
The editor is a fork of Visual Studio Code, so it feels familiar to most developers, with extensions, themes, and keybindings carried over. Its strength is agentic work: refactoring a feature across several files, adding tests for a new module, or tracking down a bug through the call stack. In March 2026 Windsurf retired its credit system and moved to daily and weekly usage quotas, with Pro rising from $15 to $20 per month.
One important change: Cognition, the company behind the Devin coding agent, acquired Windsurf in December 2025, and on June 2, 2026 the editor was renamed Devin Desktop. The website windsurf.com now redirects to devin.ai, and existing plans and pricing continue unchanged. Developers searching for Windsurf should look for Devin Desktop, where the same editor, the same Cascade agent, and the same plans live on.
Key Features
- Cascade agent plans and edits across the codebase
- Tab autocomplete, unlimited on every plan
- Chat for explanations, debugging, and refactoring
- VS Code fork — familiar extensions and keybindings
- Understands your whole project, not just one file
- Previews and deploys for web apps
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Light daily and weekly quota, unlimited tab completions, basic models. |
| Pro | $20/mo | All premium models, higher quotas, SWE-1.5, previews and deploys. |
| Max | $200/mo | Everything in Pro with a much higher usage ceiling. |
| Teams | $40/user/mo | Centralised billing, admin dashboard, and pooled usage. |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, RBAC, hybrid deployment, and volume discounts. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who want an AI-native editor with an agent that edits across the codebase.
Popular with: Developers, Students, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Students, Business Owners
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Cascade agent handles real multi-file work
- Feels familiar — a VS Code fork
- Unlimited tab autocomplete even on Free
- Strong premium model selection on Pro
✗ Cons
- Renamed to Devin Desktop in 2026 — the Windsurf brand is going away
- Pro rose from $15 to $20 in March 2026
- No bring-your-own API key option
Related Tools
AI-native code editor with agents that edit whole projects for you.
View detailsPrivate AI coding assistant that completes code and agents inside your IDE.
View details