Quick conclusion
No winner — demonstration pending hands-on testing
Do not choose from this page yet. It is a working comparison template with intentionally unverified conclusions.
Cursor
macOS · Windows · Linux
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Starting price
- Verify with vendor
Windsurf
Desktop
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Starting price
- Verify with vendor
Core comparison
| What changes | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Test repository | Same TypeScript fixture required | Same TypeScript fixture required |
| Output quality | Hands-on evidence needed | Hands-on evidence needed |
| Workflow friction | Count interruptions | Count interruptions |
| Pricing | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor |
How the comparison should run
Give both products the same repository, issue, constraints, and time window. Keep model settings as comparable as the products allow. Store every prompt and inspect the diff by hand.
Output quality
Replace this section with a side-by-side record of correct changes, regressions, manual edits, and test results.
Which one should you choose?
No recommendation yet. A solo developer, a team maintaining a large codebase, and a beginner prototyping a site may value different tradeoffs. Publish those branches only after the evidence exists.