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Windsurf
Updated 19 Oct 2026
Multi-agent manager and IDE for running local and cloud agents.
- Windows
- Mac
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How to start in 3 steps
- 1Open Windsurf and sign up with your email or Google account.
- 2Try this first: Ask: "Make a simple to-do list web page and explain each step."
- 3Upgrade only if the free plan stops you. Watch out: Smaller community than Cursor
- Best for
- Managing several AI coding agents from one place
- Why people like it
- Agent handles multi-step changes
- Watch out for
- Smaller community than Cursor
- Free plan
- Yes — check current limits on the tool's website.
- Price
- Free plan; Pro $20/mo
- Free limits
- —
- Works in Hindi
- No
- Skill needed
- Some practice
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Is Windsurf free?
Yes, Windsurf has a free plan.
How much is Windsurf in India?
Free plan; Pro $20/mo
Does Windsurf work in Hindi?
It is not marked as working in Hindi. Check Windsurf's site.
Which devices does Windsurf work on?
Windows, Mac.
What are good alternatives to Windsurf?
Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code.