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CodiumAI vs Windsurf

A side-by-side comparison of CodiumAI and Windsurf — pricing, license, deployment, and where each tool wins.

CodiumAI
codium.ai

With CodiumAI, you get non-trivial tests suggested right inside your IDE, so you stay confident when you push.

Windsurf
windsurf.com

An AI-native IDE that combines code editing with advanced AI assistance throughout the development process.

FeatureCodiumAIWindsurf
PricingFreemiumFreemium
ModelFreemiumFreemium
LicenseProprietaryProprietary
DeploymentCloudCloud
CategoryCode & DevelopmentCode & Development
Self-hostedNoNo
Free tierYesYes

Pick CodiumAI if…

  • You prefer CodiumAI's feature set or ecosystem fit.

Pick Windsurf if…

  • You prefer Windsurf's feature set or ecosystem fit.

Switch from CodiumAI Windsurf

14hlow risk

Light lift — 1-4 engineering hours for a small team.

Export from CodiumAI: Git history, JSON config
2 things to watch
  • Re-grant SSH keys / OAuth
  • Re-wire CI secrets

Switch from Windsurf CodiumAI

18hlow risk

Light lift — 1-8 engineering hours for a small team.

Export from Windsurf: Git history, JSON config
3 things to watch
  • Re-grant SSH keys / OAuth
  • Re-wire CI secrets
  • Fewer tutorials online for CodiumAI — expect more trial-and-error