AI Tool Comparison

GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf

Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.

GitHub Copilot logo
GitHub Copilot
AI Code Assistant
Best for

AI pair programmer with agent mode and Copilot Workspace for autonomous multi-file edits.

Pricing
$10/mo
Free (50 requests)
Key features
  • Agent mode for autonomous edits
  • Copilot Workspace for issue-to-PR
  • Multi-model support (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
  • Code review and PR summaries
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
Windsurf logo
Windsurf
AI Code Editor
Best for

AI code editor (now Cognition's Devin Desktop) with Cascade agent, Memories, and quota-based multi-model access.

Pricing
$20/mo
Free tier
Key features
  • Cascade multi-step AI agent
  • Memories for codebase and workflow context
  • Quota-based access (GPT, Claude, Gemini, SWE)
  • MCP server support and auto lint fixing
  • Previews and Netlify deployments

Quick comparison

FeatureGitHub CopilotWindsurf
CategoryAI Code AssistantAI Code Editor
Monthly price$10/mo$20/mo
Free tierYesYes
Plan nameProPro

Who should pick which?

GitHub Copilot logoPick GitHub Copilot

Choose GitHub Copilot if you value agent mode for autonomous edits and copilot workspace for issue-to-pr.

Windsurf logoPick Windsurf

Choose Windsurf if you value cascade multi-step ai agent and memories for codebase and workflow context.

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