code assistant
Windsurf: features, pricing and use cases
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built around the Cascade multi-step coding agent, autocomplete, and IDE plugins.
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What does Windsurf do?
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built around the Cascade multi-step coding agent, autocomplete, and IDE plugins.
When to consider it
Consider it when you want an agentic AI IDE with a lower individual subscription floor ($15/month) or need plugins alongside a standalone editor.
What to check first
Premium model invocations in Cascade consume monthly prompt credits (25 on Free, 500 on Pro, 1,000 per user on Teams), and autonomous terminal or multi-file edits still require code review.
Windsurf pricing & access
freemiumFree ($0/month with 25 prompt credits), Pro ($15/month with 500 prompt credits and $10/250 add-on credits), Teams ($30/user/month with 1,000 prompt credits), and Enterprise ($60/user/month) are documented.
Check pricing sourceWindsurf features
Features described in provider documentation or the source listing. Availability may depend on the plan.
- Cascade multi-step coding agent and Plan Mode
- Unlimited Tab autocomplete and Supercomplete
- Standalone AI IDE plus plugins for JetBrains and other editors
- Prompt-credit model access and zero data retention for teams
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Provider documentationChecked 9 Nov 2026
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