Windsurf vs Zed
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.
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AI code editor (now Cognition's Devin Desktop) with Cascade agent, Memories, and quota-based multi-model access.
- 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
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Rust-based high-performance editor with agentic editing and Agent Client Protocol.
- Agentic editing for codebase-spanning edits
- Token-based AI with Claude, GPT-5, Gemini
- Agent Client Protocol (ACP) support
- Extremely fast (Rust-based, GPU rendering)
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Quick comparison
| Feature | Windsurf | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Code Editor | Code Editor |
| Monthly price | $20/mo | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Plan name | Pro | Pro |
Who should pick which?
Pick WindsurfChoose Windsurf if you value cascade multi-step ai agent and memories for codebase and workflow context.
Pick ZedChoose Zed if you value agentic editing for codebase-spanning edits and token-based ai with claude, gpt-5, gemini.
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