Claude Code vs Windsurf
A detailed comparison to help you pick the right AI tool
Claude Code
Agentic terminal coding assistant powered by Claude by Anthropic
3 wins
VS
Windsurf
AI-first code editor with agentic workflows and inline editing
1 wins
| Feature | Claude Code | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $20/mo | Free + From $15/mo |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Output Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Value for Money | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Versatility | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Free Plan | No | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | No |
| Mobile App | No | No |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Data Privacy | high | medium |
Pricing
Claude CodeFrom $20/mo
WindsurfFree + From $15/mo
Ease of Use
Claude Code6/10
Windsurf9/10
Output Quality
Claude Code9/10
Windsurf8/10
Value for Money
Claude Code7/10
Windsurf7/10
Versatility
Claude Code9/10
Windsurf8/10
Support
Claude Code7/10
Windsurf6/10
Free Plan
Claude CodeNo
WindsurfYes
API Access
Claude CodeYes
WindsurfNo
Mobile App
Claude CodeNo
WindsurfNo
Difficulty
Claude CodeAdvanced
WindsurfIntermediate
Data Privacy
Claude Codehigh
Windsurfmedium