Windsurf
AI-native code editor with Cascade agentic engine, acquired by Cognition AI (Devin) in late 2025
Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI-native code editor built on VS Code, featuring the proprietary Cascade agentic engine for multi-step autonomous coding. Acquired by Cognition AI (makers of Devin) in December 2025 for approximately $250M. Key features include Turbo Mode (auto-executes commands), Memories (persistent coding preferences), and Flows (sharable repeatable workflows). Ranked #1 in LogRocket AI Dev Tool Power Rankings (February 2026). SOC 2 Type II certified with zero data retention for Teams/Enterprise.
Last updated: 2026-03-09 00:34:45
Windsurf Pricing
Free
25 prompt credits
Pro
Teams
Enterprise
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Windsurf Features
Code & Development
Conversation & Chat
Windsurf Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Generous free tier with unlimited basic completions
- + Cascade agentic mode handles multi-step tasks autonomously
- + Fast completions with low latency
- + Trains on your codebase for personalised suggestions
Cons
- - Less established than GitHub Copilot
- - Agentic features can sometimes go off track
- - Enterprise features still maturing
- - Smaller community and fewer resources than Copilot
Windsurf Integrations
Company Info
- Company
- Exafunction
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA, USA
- Deployment
- Cloud
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