Claude Code vs Windsurf
Prices checked on official pricing pages Oct 13, 2026.
| Claude Code | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Included in Claude Pro $20/mo ($17/mo yearly); Max from $100/mo | Free; Pro $20, Max $200/mo; Teams $80 (now sold under Devin) |
| Free option | Gemini CLI / Aider (open source) | Windsurf Free (unlimited Tab, daily agent quota) |
| Type | Terminal agent | Agentic IDE |
| Best for | Big multi-file changes | Generous free IDE agent |
| Try Claude Code | Try Windsurf |
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Verdict
Hard, repo-wide work: Claude Code. Budget-friendly IDE with a free tier: Windsurf.
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