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Windsurf Pricing (2026)

Full breakdown of Windsurf plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other ai code editor tools.

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Windsurf
AI Code Editor·$20/mo·Free tier

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

Usage limitsRequestsDaily/weekly agent quotas since Mar 2026; Tab autocomplete unlimitedapproximate, as of Aug 2026

What's included in Windsurf Pro

  • 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

Cost projections

PeriodMonthly billingAnnual billing
1 month$20$20
3 months$60$60
6 months$120$120
12 months$240$240

Compare AI Code Editor pricing

ToolMonthlyAnnualFree tierUsage limits
Windsurf$20/mo$20/moYesDaily/weekly agent quotas since Mar 2026; Tab autocomplete unlimited
Cursor$20/mo$16/moYesUnlimited Tab completions; $20 monthly credit pool for premium models
GitHub Copilot$10/mo$8.33/moYesUnlimited completions; ~1,500 monthly AI Credits for chat and agents
Replit$20/mo$20/moYes$20 of monthly Agent credits; effort-based checkpoints draw them down
Bolt$25/mo$25/moYes10M tokens/month with no daily cap; unused tokens roll over
Lovable$25/mo$25/moYes100 monthly credits plus 5 daily credits (~250/mo effective)
v0$20/mo$20/moYes$20 of monthly generation credits; more can be purchased anytime
Devin$20/mo$20/moNoAgent time metered in ACUs (~15 min each); overage billed per ACU
Zed$20/mo$20/moYes$10/month of included AI token credits; editor itself is free
Trae$10/mo$10/moYesToken-based AI usage with a monthly allowance; exact allotment varies

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Windsurf Pro cost?

Windsurf Pro costs $20/mo (up from $15 after the March 2026 pricing change) and includes the Cascade multi-step AI agent, Memories for codebase context, and quota-based access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and SWE models.

Is Windsurf free to use?

Yes, Windsurf offers a free tier with limited AI interactions. It is enough to evaluate the editor and Cascade agent before upgrading to Pro for heavier daily use.

What is Windsurf Cascade?

Cascade is Windsurf's multi-step AI agent that chains actions together — reading files, writing code, running commands, and fixing errors — all in one flow. It is included in both free and Pro plans, with higher limits on Pro.

Is Windsurf cheaper than Cursor?

Not anymore. Windsurf Pro moved to $20/mo in March 2026, matching Cursor Pro. Both are AI-native code editors with similar capabilities, so the choice now comes down to workflow fit rather than price. Cursor has a larger community and more mature multi-file editing; Windsurf (now Cognition's Devin Desktop) leans into agentic flows.

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