Cursor vs Windsurf
Both are AI code editors. Cursor's pricing is now sold as part of X/Grok subscription tiers; windsurf.com/pricing now redirects to Devin's pricing page.
| Cursor ↗ | Windsurf ↗ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, $0: limited agent and chat requests | Yes, $0: light agent quota, unlimited inline edits and Tab completions |
| Entry paid plan | Plus $8/month (Grok models only) | Pro $20/month |
| Higher tiers | Premium $30, Super $100, Ultra $200 per month | Max $200/month |
| Teams | $30+/user/month | $80/month team plan + $40/month per full dev seat |
| Third-party models | Premium and up, billed at API list price | Pro: frontier models from OpenAI, Claude, Gemini and SpaceXAI |
| Cloud agents | Premium and up | Pro and up (Devin Cloud) |
Which should you pick?
Pick Cursor if you also want Grok chat, image and agent tools in one subscription. Pick Windsurf/Devin if you want a plain $20 coding plan with multi-vendor frontier models.
FAQ
Is Cursor free?
Yes. The Free plan is $0/month with limited agent and chat requests.
What happened to Windsurf pricing?
On Oct 15, 2026 windsurf.com/pricing redirected to devin.ai/pricing, which lists Free $0, Pro $20/month and Max $200/month.
Which is cheaper to start?
Cursor Plus is $8/month but only includes Grok models; Windsurf/Devin Pro is $20/month.
Sources (official pages, checked 2026-10-15): Cursor pricing · Devin (Windsurf) pricing. Prices change often, so check the official page before buying.
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