Windsurf (formerly Codeium) is an AI-powered coding platform that began as a free autocomplete tool and rebranded in 2025 to focus on its flagship Windsurf Editor—an intelligent IDE with advanced AI features, including Cascade (multi-step agent workflows). The same team behind the popular Codeium extensions now emphasizes full-flow agentic coding, with plugins still available for VS Code, JetBrains, and more. In 2025, it’s praised for its fast autocomplete, deep context, and enterprise security, but is mixed on agent reliability compared to competitors like Cursor. Strong for teams needing governance; free tier remains generous.
Key Features (2025 Edition)
- Windsurf Editor — Standalone AI-native IDE (VS Code fork) with Cascade for autonomous multi-file edits, terminal execution, and live previews.
- Tab/Supercomplete — Lightning-fast autocomplete across 70+ languages.
- Cascade Agent — Plans/executes complex tasks (refactors, migrations); Turbo mode for auto-terminal runs.
- Plugins — Bring Tab/chat to existing IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, Xcode).
- Enterprise Focus — SOC 2, self-hosted/hybrid, zero-retention options.
- 2025 Upgrades — Better Cascade planning, MCP integrations (GitHub/Slack/Figma), DeepWiki for codebase docs.
Where You Can Use Windsurf
- Solo Devs → Free fast autocomplete + Editor for agentic flows.
- Teams/Enterprises → Secure, governed AI with plugins or Editor.
- Legacy Codeium Users → Seamless transition—extensions renamed Windsurf Plugins.
Free or Paid?
- Free — Unlimited autocomplete, basic chat/agents (limited premium models).
- Pro/Individual — ~$15–$30/month – Higher limits, advanced models.
- Teams — ~$30–$60/user/month – Collab, analytics.
- Enterprise — Custom – Self-hosted, unlimited, compliance. Generous free tier; token/usage-based for heavy AI.
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