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Cody by Sourcegraph vs Windsurf

A detailed comparison to help you pick the right AI tool

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Cody by Sourcegraph

AI coding assistant with deep codebase search and understanding

1 wins
VS
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Windsurf

AI-first code editor with agentic workflows and inline editing

3 wins

Pricing

Cody by SourcegraphFrom $59/mo
WindsurfFree + From $15/mo

Ease of Use

Cody by Sourcegraph7/10
Windsurf9/10

Output Quality

Cody by Sourcegraph8/10
Windsurf8/10

Value for Money

Cody by Sourcegraph5/10
Windsurf7/10

Versatility

Cody by Sourcegraph7/10
Windsurf8/10

Support

Cody by Sourcegraph7/10
Windsurf6/10

Free Plan

Cody by SourcegraphNo
WindsurfYes

API Access

Cody by SourcegraphYes
WindsurfNo

Mobile App

Cody by SourcegraphNo
WindsurfNo

Difficulty

Cody by SourcegraphIntermediate
WindsurfIntermediate

Data Privacy

Cody by Sourcegraphhigh
Windsurfmedium

Choose Cody by Sourcegraph if you...

  • Enterprise teams with large multi-repo codebases
  • Organizations already using Sourcegraph for code search
  • Developers who need deep codebase context in AI suggestions

Choose Windsurf if you...

  • Solo developers wanting an AI-native code editor
  • Developers who prefer agentic AI workflows over manual prompting
  • Teams looking for a Cursor alternative with flexible pricing
  • Want something easier to use
  • Are looking for a more affordable option

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