Windsurf Built to keep you in flow state.

What is Windsurf?

Windsurf provides a suite of tools aimed at enhancing productivity, primarily targeting developers. It offers access to its proprietary Cascade Base model and integrates with various premium large language models like GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, and DeepSeek-R1, with availability dependent on the selected subscription plan. The platform includes the Windsurf Editor and Windsurf Plugins, complemented by features such as in-editor AI chats and AI command instructions. Windsurf prioritizes user context and data privacy, incorporating encryption in transit and offering optional zero-data retention on higher-tier plans.

The service operates on a tiered subscription model, featuring a free plan with basic functionalities and limited credits. Several paid plans (Pro, Pro Ultimate, Teams, Teams Ultimate, Enterprise) provide progressively increased credits, priority access to advanced AI models, faster processing speeds, expanded context awareness, and additional organizational features like analytics and seat management for team accounts. The platform utilizes Cascade credits, categorized into User Prompt and Flow Action credits, which are consumed when interacting with premium AI models. On certain paid plans, unused purchased credits can be rolled over to the subsequent month.

Features

Windsurf Editor Access: Provides access to the native editor environment.
Windsurf Plugin Access: Allows utilization of all available Windsurf plugins.
In-Editor AI Chat: Offers unlimited AI chat assistance directly within the editor.
AI Command Instructions: Enables unlimited use of AI-driven commands.
Multi-Model Access: Supports Cascade Base model and premium models like GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, DeepSeek-R1 (availability varies by plan).
Cascade Credit System: Operates on User Prompt and Flow Action credits for premium model usage.
Windsurf Tab Speed Options: Offers unlimited slow speed (Free) or fast speed (Pro+).
Context Awareness: Features basic (Free) or expanded/advanced (Pro+) context understanding.
Indexing Capabilities: Provides indexing with varying limits based on the plan.
Zero-Data Retention Option: Allows users on paid plans to opt for zero data retention.
Team Management Features: Includes organizational analytics and seat management for Teams plans.
Forge AI Code Reviewer (Beta): Offers AI-powered code reviews for Teams plans.

Use Cases

Accelerating software development cycles.
Assisting developers with coding tasks through AI chat and commands.
Reviewing code for potential issues using AI.
Integrating AI capabilities directly into the development workflow.
Managing team usage and analytics for development tools.
Leveraging various large language models for development-related queries and generation.

FAQs

Can I use the AI features on the Free plan?

Yes, the Free plan includes access to the Cascade Base model, the Windsurf Editor, plugins, unlimited AI chats and commands, along with a limited number of free premium model credits upon download and monthly.
What happens to unused purchased premium credits?

Purchased premium credits on applicable paid plans roll over to the next month.
How are credits managed for Team plans?

Credits allocated to Team plans can be pooled and shared across all users within the team.
What large language models can I access with paid plans?

Paid plans (Pro and above) offer priority access to models such as GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, DeepSeek-R1, and o3-mini, consumed via Cascade credits.
Does Windsurf offer zero-data retention?

Yes, optional zero-data retention is available starting from the Pro plan.