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Best Windsurf alternatives

7 tools that do what Windsurf does, ranked by our overall review score.

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  1. Visual Studio Code8.0Microsoft's free code editor, extended by add-ons, with built-in AI agentsCheaper than WindsurfEasier than WindsurfOpen source
  2. GitHub Copilot7.5An AI coding assistant that runs in most major IDEs and ties into GitHubCheaper than WindsurfEasier than Windsurf
  3. Claude Code7.4Anthropic's coding agent across terminal, IDE, web and CIEasier than WindsurfMore private than Windsurf
  4. Cursor7.4An AI-first code editor with agents that run locally or in the cloudCheaper than WindsurfEasier than WindsurfMore private than Windsurf
  5. Cline7.3Open-source coding agent that runs on the AI models you chooseCheaper than WindsurfMore private than WindsurfOpen source
  6. Google Antigravity6.9Google's agent-first coding platform: app, CLI, IDE and SDKCheaper than Windsurf
  7. Kiro6.8AWS's AI IDE and agent platform built around specs before codeMore private than Windsurf