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Windsurf
9/10
"DeepWiki, Skills, and Sonnet 4.6 make Windsurf the fastest-evolving AI IDE—Codeium is closing the gap with Cursor."
AI-native IDE with Cascade agent, DeepWiki, Vibe and Replace, Skills system, and access to GPT-5.3-Codex, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and SWE-1.5.
Best for:DevelopersTeamsEnterprisePrivacy-conscious Users
Free (25 credits) / Pro $15/mo / Teams $30/user/mo
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About Windsurf
Windsurf is an AI-native IDE from Codeium that evolved from their popular code completion extension into a full development environment. Built on VS Code, it features Cascade—an AI agent that maintains deep context of your entire codebase and can autonomously execute complex, multi-file tasks.
February 2026 brings major model updates: GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark (Feb 12), Minimax M2.5 (Feb 16), and Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Feb 17 with promotional pricing). DeepWiki provides intelligent documentation by hovering over code symbols. Vibe and Replace offers AI-powered find-and-replace with intelligent transformations across multiple code matches.
The Skills system (Jan 2026) lets users configure reusable instruction sets for AI agents—code review, security analysis, deployment checks—with attached context files like PDFs. Memories allow the IDE to remember important aspects of your codebase and workflow. MCP support connects custom tools via GitHub, GitLab, PostgreSQL, and Playwright.
The free plan includes 25 prompt credits/month with unlimited Tab completions. Pro ($15/mo) offers 500 credits with access to all premium models including SWE-1.5. Teams ($30/user/mo) adds centralized billing, admin dashboard, and zero data retention. Enterprise offers custom pricing with RBAC, SSO, and hybrid deployment.
Key Features
Cascade Agent (Deep Codebase Context)
DeepWiki (Intelligent Documentation)
Vibe and Replace (AI Find & Replace)
Skills System (Reusable AI Instructions)
GPT-5.3-Codex / Sonnet 4.6 / SWE-1.5
Memories (Codebase Awareness)
MCP Support (GitHub/GitLab/Playwright)
The Good
- DeepWiki provides instant code documentation
- Skills system is highly customizable
- Sonnet 4.6 with promotional pricing
- Privacy-focused with zero data retention
The Not-So-Good
- 500 credits on Pro burn fast for heavy users
- Newer ecosystem than Cursor
- Resource intensive on older machines
Editor's Review
Editor's Review (February 2026)
Windsurf's February 2026 updates are impressive. GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and Minimax M2.5 all landed within a week—model support is now best-in-class.
What We Love:
• DeepWiki transforms code comprehension—hover any symbol for instant documentation
• Vibe and Replace applies intelligent AI transformations across multiple code matches
• Skills system creates reusable instruction sets with attached context (PDFs, docs)
• Claude Sonnet 4.6 available with promotional pricing since Feb 17
• Memories persist codebase awareness across sessions
What Could Be Better:
• Pro plan at $15/mo provides 500 credits, which heavy users burn through quickly
• Devin integration features are still experimental
• Still resource-heavy on older machines
Who Should Use It:
Developers who want deep codebase awareness with cutting-edge model support. The Skills system makes it particularly powerful for teams with standardized workflows. Privacy-first approach with zero data retention appeals to enterprise compliance needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is DeepWiki?
DeepWiki provides intelligent documentation by hovering over code symbols in the IDE. It generates contextual explanations, usage examples, and related references—making code comprehension significantly faster.
Q:What AI models does Windsurf support?
As of February 2026: GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, GPT-5.1, Claude Sonnet 4.6, GLM-5, Minimax M2.5, DeepSeek-V4, Gemini 3 Flash, and Codeium's proprietary SWE-1.5 model.
Q:What are Skills in Windsurf?
Skills (Jan 2026) are reusable instruction sets for AI agents. Configure them for code review, security analysis, or deployment checks with attached context files like PDFs for rule-based analysis.
Q:How does Windsurf compare to Cursor?
Windsurf is $5/mo cheaper (Pro $15 vs $20) and offers unique features like DeepWiki, Skills, and Vibe and Replace. Cursor has a more mature ecosystem and Mission Control for multi-agent management. Both are VS Code forks with deep AI integration.
Tool Information
Pricing ModelFreemium
Starting PriceFree (25 credits) / Pro $15/mo / Teams $30/user/mo
CategoryCoding Assistants
Last UpdatedFeb 2026
