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Cursor vs Windsurf

Cursor

7.1

Strong AI-powered editor but immature ecosystem, best for early adopters of AI coding

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Windsurf

6.6

Promising AI IDE but uncertain trajectory post-acquisition

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CursorWindsurf
Overall7.16.6
Utility77
Onboarding68
Craft87
Niche fit76
Longevity75

Both scored on the same five-dimension rubric, so the numbers are comparable. A gap under 1 point is effectively a tie.

Which one

Cursor

Good forDevelopers embracing AI pair programming/remote teams

Not forEnterprise teams needing stable plugin ecosystem/those skeptical of AI-generated code

Windsurf

Good forIndividual devs and small teams wanting AI coding assistance

Not forEnterprises needing long-term stability