Coding
Cursor vs Windsurf
Both are listed in Coding because they extend the same human capability: more software shipped per hour. They are not interchangeable — the diff below is the reason this page exists, and it is computed from capabilities we could read from each maker's own page.
| Attribute | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 74/100 | 80/100 |
| Price we read | $0/mo | $20/mo |
| Free tier | no | yes |
| Type | software | software |
| Platforms | iOS · macOS · CLI · Slack · GitHub | macOS · API · Slack · Notion · Figma |
| Launched | not stated | not stated |
| Page status | page read | page read |
| Last checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Only in Cursor
- Summarisation
- Code completion
- Blood biomarkers
Only in Windsurf
- Note-taking
- Workflow automation
- API access
In both
- Meeting capture
- Semantic search
- Autonomous coding
Our reading
Choose Cursor when reading the summary instead of the thread. Choose Windsurf when turning a meeting into decisions and follow-ups. If neither limitation is acceptable, the safest move is to open both official pages and re-check the two facts that matter to you — the ones above are dated 30 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026.