Alternatives · Windsurf: Free plan · paid from $20/mo
Cheaper and free alternatives to Windsurf
Our verdict on Windsurf: Windsurf Pro offers full model access for $20/month, but the new quota system drains limits quickly for some users. Read the full verdict →
Each alternative is picked from the same category by comparing current plans and prices from the vendors' own pricing pages, and shown only when an automatic check confirms that the current plans support it; a person reviews the suggestions the check does not confirm.
3 alternatives
Cursor offers a free Hobby tier with limited agent requests and composer access, matching Windsurf's free tier.
Bolt provides a free plan with 300K daily tokens and 1M monthly tokens for light usage.
GitHub Copilot Pro costs $10/month, which is lower than Windsurf Pro's $20/month price.
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