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Codeium vs Cursor vs Windsurf

All three are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

CodeiumCursorWindsurf
What it isManage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.AI-first code editor built for speed with intelligent auto-completion and codebase understanding.An AI-first editor whose agent keeps track of what you are doing across files as you work.
CategoryCode AssistantCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · FreeFreemium · $20/moFreemium · Free · Pro $15/mo · Teams $30/user/mo
How it billsFreeFlat monthlyPer seat
Free tierYesYesYes
Rating4.2 from 2,200 reviews4.8 from 4,500 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • Free code completion
  • 70+ language support
  • All major IDE support
  • AI chat
  • Code search
  • In-line suggestions
  • Custom commands
  • Repository context
  • AI-native editor
  • Codebase understanding
  • Multi-file editing (Composer)
  • Inline generation (Cmd+K)
  • Multiple AI models
  • Tab completion
  • Bug detection
  • Natural language editing
  • Cascade agent for multi-file changes
  • Project-wide context tracking
  • Runs terminal commands and reads output
  • VS Code extension compatibility
  • Inline and full-file completions
What works
  • Completely free for individuals
  • Wide language support
  • Supports all IDEs
  • Fast completions
  • No code upload
  • Best AI code editor
  • Understands full codebase
  • VS Code compatibility
  • Multiple model support
  • Incredibly fast
  • Familiar if you already use VS Code
  • Generous free tier
  • Agent keeps context without being told
What does not
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Occasional irrelevant suggestions
  • Rebranding confusion
  • Limited enterprise features
  • Subscription required for full features
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Newer with some bugs
  • Limited free completions
  • Another editor to keep updated
  • Occasional runaway edits need reverting
  • Heavier on memory than plain VS Code
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