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Codeium vs Windsurf

Both are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

CodeiumWindsurf
What it isManage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.An AI-first editor whose agent keeps track of what you are doing across files as you work.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · FreeFreemium · Free · Pro $15/mo · Teams $30/user/mo
How it billsFreePer seat
Free tierYesYes
Rating4.2 from 2,200 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Another editor to keep updated
  • Occasional runaway edits need reverting
  • Heavier on memory than plain VS Code

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