AI Coding

Cursor vs Windsurf

Two AI-powered code editors compared. Cursor vs Windsurf for features, code generation, and pricing.

By ToolStep Team Updated June 2026 Tested over 30 days
Quick Winner
Cursor

Cursor offers more mature AI features and a larger community. Windsurf is a strong challenger at a lower price.

Score

Cursor
4.5/5
★★★★★
Windsurf
4.3/5
★★★★☆

Comparison Table

Spec Cursor Windsurf
Price $20/mo $15/mo
AI Quality Excellent Very Good
Community Large Growing
Base Editor VS Code Custom

Pros

Cursor

Pros

  • More mature AI features
  • Better code completion
  • VS Code fork (familiar)
  • Composer mode
  • Larger user community
Windsurf

Pros

  • $5 cheaper
  • Cascade agent mode
  • Built-in AI (no setup needed)
  • Good free tier

Cons

Cursor

Cons

  • Requires VS Code extension migration
Windsurf

Cons

  • Smaller community
  • Less mature than Cursor

Who Wins?

FAQ

Can I migrate from VS Code to Cursor?

Yes, Cursor is a VS Code fork, so all your extensions and settings carry over seamlessly.