GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool
GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer in your IDEWindsurf
AI-native code editor from CodeiumCategory
Coding Assistants
Coding Assistants
Pricing
paid
freemium
Key Features
- Code completion
- Chat interface
- Multi-file context
- IDE integration
- CLI support
- Copilot X
- AI-native editor
- Cascade feature
- Multi-file edits
- Codebase awareness
- Fast completion
About GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot provides AI-powered code suggestions directly in your editor. Embedded in VS Code and tuned for developer productivity.
About Windsurf
Windsurf is an AI-native code editor built by Codeium, designed for the future of AI-assisted development.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose GitHub Copilot if:
- You prefer premium features
- You need: Code completion
- You value: Chat interface
Choose Windsurf if:
- You prefer a freemium model
- You need: AI-native editor
- You value: Cascade feature