App creation AI tools help:
- build apps faster with less code
- generate app logic and UI components
- automate repetitive development tasks
- support rapid prototyping and testing
These tools simplify app development and help teams launch products faster.
Platforms:
Integrations:
Windsurf
Freemium
The first agentic IDE from Codeium that features "Cascade" for autonomous coding and context-aware project management.
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About Windsurf
What Is Windsurf?
Windsurf is the flagship AI-native code editor from Codeium, designed as the world’s first true “agentic IDE.” Unlike simple extensions, it is a fully integrated development environment that uses “Cascade,” a powerful AI agent that understands your entire codebase. It doesn’t just suggest lines of code; it can plan, execute terminal commands, refactor multiple files simultaneously, and troubleshoot bugs autonomously.
Where You Can Use It
Windsurf is primarily a standalone Desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also exists as a set of plugins for major IDEs like JetBrains and VS Code, and features a Web-based experience for quick edits. Developers can also sync their work with Mobile companion tools and leverage the underlying Codeium API for automated backend workflows.
What It’s Known For
Windsurf is most famous for its “Cascade” agent, which allows for “Vibe Coding”—the ability to build complex full-stack applications through natural language conversation. It is highly regarded for its support of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing it to integrate with external tools like Figma, Slack, and Stripe, and for its unique “Supercomplete” feature that predicts your next intent rather than just the next word.
Features
AI Automation Workflows
AI automation workflows automate tasks across tools and apps, helping teams reduce manual work and scale faster.
AI Chatbots
AI chatbots answer questions, support customers, and automate conversations across websites, apps, and messaging platforms.
AI Code Tools
AI code tools help developers write, debug, and understand code faster across the development process.
AI Integrations
AI integrations connect AI tools with existing platforms to streamline workflows and automation.
AI Natural Language Processing
AI natural language processing helps software understand, analyze, and work with human language.
AI Team Collaboration
AI team collaboration tools support shared workspaces and structured teamwork around AI workflows.
Use Cases
App Creation
Automation
Automation AI tools help:
- automate repetitive tasks and workflows
- connect apps and systems together
- reduce manual work across operations
- scale processes with minimal effort
These tools streamline operations and help teams work more efficiently.
Development
Development AI tools help:
- write, debug, and refactor code faster
- understand existing codebases more easily
- automate repetitive development tasks
- improve productivity across the development lifecycle
These tools help teams build, test, and ship software more efficiently.
Education
Education AI tools help:
- personalize learning experiences
- support teaching and lesson planning
- automate grading and assessments
- improve engagement and learning outcomes
These tools help educators and learners save time and improve educational results.
Startups
Startups AI tools help:
- build and validate products faster
- automate operations with small teams
- support data-driven decisions
- scale workflows efficiently
These tools help startups move faster and compete with limited resources.
Website Creation
Website creation AI tools help:
- build websites faster with less technical effort
- generate layouts, pages, and content
- customize design and structure easily
- automate setup and publishing tasks
These tools help users launch and manage websites more efficiently.
Pricing
Free Plan
$0
Per Month
Features:
- 25 Prompt Credits per month: Used for premium model requests in the Cascade agent.
- Unlimited Tab Completions: Real-time ghost text powered by Codeium’s proprietary models.
- Unlimited “SWE-1 Lite” Access: Use Windsurf’s specialized agent model for free, though it is less powerful than the full version.
- 1 App Deployment per day: Use “Windsurf Previews” to host and share your frontend work instantly.
- Basic Context: AI sees open files and basic project structure.
Pro Plan
$15
Per Month
Features:
- 500 Prompt Credits per month: Used for high-reasoning models like Claude 4.6 Sonnet or GPT-5.3-Codex.
- Full SWE-1 Model: Access to the heavy-duty agent that can autonomously fix bugs and refactor whole directories.
- 5 App Deployments per day: Better for active developers testing multiple features.
- Full Fast Context: Deep indexing of your entire codebase for better reasoning.
- Add-on Credits: If you run out, you can buy a “Flex Pack” of 250 credits for $10.
- Zero Data Retention (Optional): You can opt out of having your code used for training.
Teams Plan
$30
Per Month
Features:
- 500 Prompt Credits per user/month.
- Unlimited App Deployments: No daily cap for the team.
- Windsurf Reviews: An AI-first code review tool that automatically checks Pull Requests against your team’s custom rules.
- Centralized Billing & Admin: Manage seats and track credit usage across the organization.
- Priority Support: Get faster responses from the Codeium engineering team.
- Automated Zero Data Retention: Enabled by default for all team members.
Pricing information is provided for reference only and may change.
For the most up-to-date pricing, please visit the
official website
.
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