Best Free Windsurf Alternatives
27 alternatives to Windsurf with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Windsurf — Windsurf, which now appears on the web as Devin Desktop, is a desktop code editor that douInput: text, code · Output: code
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Google Antigravity assumes you already think in agent-driven workflows
Input: text, code · Output: code, apps
Free plan
88%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Over a million developers already use Qoder
Input: text, images, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $20/mo
88%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Your AI pair programmer that actually knows the codebase
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $4/mo
87%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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85%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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An AI coding assistant that works while you sleep sounds like science fiction, but Jules runs continuously in the cloud doing exactly that
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planAPI
84%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You get code generated fast—no need to pick a single AI provider
Input: text, images, audio, code · Output: code
Free plan
86%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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OpenHands is an open-source, model-agnostic platform for running coding agents in the cloud.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planTeams
89%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Code editor that actually understands your codebase
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $20/mo
81%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity11/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Tempo is an IDE for whole product teams, built so designers, product managers and engineers work in one place on the real codebase.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $50/moTeams
88%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Also tagged for
UX Design
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
88%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Engineering teams get a browser-based system that handles code from multiple angles
Input: text, code · Output: code, apps
Free planFrom $19/moTeams
88%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Also tagged for
App BuildingCode Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
Verdent AI operates as a multi-agent coding system where several AI assistants work in parallel rather than sequentially
Input: text, code · Output: code, apps
Free planFrom $5/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
81%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
14
79%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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It reads, writes and runs code, works directly with your issues and pull requests, and carries a task from planning to merged code.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planTeams
86%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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A dedicated coding agent that writes and runs code for you
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $20/mo
78%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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79%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Terminal-first coders get a different kind of AI assistant here
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free plan
85%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
CodingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Writing code means constantly jumping between your editor and browser tabs stuffed with documentation
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $15/mo
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Continue is an open-source AI coding agent that was built by a community of developers and has since been acquired by Cursor.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free plan
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Kilo Code is an open source AI agent Visual Studio (VS) Code extension that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of coding. The tool can generate code, automate tasks, and offer practical suggestions.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $20/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AWS coding assistant formerly known as CodeWhisperer
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $19/mo
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
23
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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An open-source IDE that puts AI at the center while giving you complete control over how it works
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free plan
78%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Software Development
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You get a free plan to start coding right in your browser—no installation required
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free plan
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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It provides a chat interface that is aware of the code in the open files, automatic completions as you type, and generation or transformation of whole functions and files on demand.
Input: text, code · Output: code
Free planFrom $19/moTeams
83%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity13/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
Code Review
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Builder.io is a collaborative platform where engineers, designers, product managers and marketers work from one codebase with AI agents.
Input: text, images, code · Output: code, apps
Free planFrom $24/moAPIBrowser extensionTeams
83%Strong alternative · same core category as Windsurf
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Windsurf's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity13/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Windsurf for
Coding
Also tagged for
App BuildingWebsite Building
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Windsurf alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Antigravity | 88% | text, code | code, apps | Free | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
| Qoder | 88% | text, images, code | code | From $20/mo | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
| GitHub Copilot | 87% | text, code | code | From $4/mo | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
| Claude Code | 85% | text, code | code | From $17/mo | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
| Jules | 84% | text, code | code | Freemium | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
| TalkCody | 86% | text, images, audio, code | code | Free | Yes | — | AI Coding Assistant |
Frequently asked
What is the best free Windsurf alternative?
Google Antigravity (88% match) is the closest free alternative to Windsurf: Google Antigravity assumes you already think in agent-driven workflows. Qoder (88% match) and GitHub Copilot (87% match) come next.
What is the best Windsurf alternative for automating tasks with agents?
Manus ranks first for automating tasks with agents at 84% match. See the full list of Windsurf alternatives for AI Agents.
What is the best Windsurf alternative for writing code?
Google Antigravity ranks first for writing code at 88% match. See the full list of Windsurf alternatives for Coding.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Windsurf's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Windsurf's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.