Alternatives to Windsurf

agent tools positioned as replacements for Windsurf. Open a matrix to compare side by side.

v0

An AI-powered development tool by Vercel that plans, builds, and deploys full-stack web applications from text prompts, supporting repository syncing and visual design editing.

full-stack devweb developmentdeployment

AFIT verdict

v0 is a comprehensive agentic coding and prototyping platform for developers looking to quickly build, visually refine, and deploy full-stack web applications directly to Vercel. While it offers deep integration with Vercel and GitHub, there is no detailed information on pricing structures or data privacy compliance in the provided source material.

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Devin

agent

An autonomous AI software engineer designed to plan and execute complex engineering tasks, from code migrations to application development and bug fixing.

AI Software EngineerAgentic CodingCode Migration

AFIT verdict

Devin is suitable for engineering teams needing to automate complex development chores, code migrations, and issue resolution. Based on the case study with Nubank, it shows high scalability by executing tasks in parallel, though pricing and specific privacy details are not fully detailed in the source.

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Bolt.new

agent

In-browser AI full-stack development agent that generates frontend, backend, database, and APIs from natural-language prompts, running and deploying apps directly in the browser via StackBlitz WebContainers.

full-stackapp builderwebcontainers

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Aider

agent

An AI pair programming tool that runs in the terminal, allowing developers to edit code in local git repositories using LLMs.

pair-programminggit-integrationcli-tool

AFIT verdict

An excellent terminal-based AI pair programming tool suitable for developers who prefer command-line workflows and close git integration. It automatically maps the codebase and commits changes. The catch is that it requires LLM API keys (Cloud or local) to function, and effectiveness depends heavily on the chosen LLM model.

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Devin Desktop

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An IDE and command center designed to run, manage, and coordinate local and cloud-based coding agents.

coding-agentagent-orchestrationide

AFIT verdict

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is a professional command center and IDE for executing and monitoring coding agents with features like local/cloud agent execution, shared workspace context, and Agent Client Protocol (ACP) support. Developers seeking a multi-agent orchestration workspace with built-in IDE features should try it. The catch is that advanced tiers (Pro, Max, Teams) require paid subscriptions starting at $20/month.

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Lovable

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AI-native vibe-coding platform that turns natural-language prompts into full-stack web apps (React frontend, Supabase backend, auth, payments).

vibe codingfull-stackEurope

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Replit Agent

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Replit's AI app-building agent that turns natural language into web and mobile apps, dashboards, and workflows, with built-in database, auth, and 100+ integrations, deploying end-to-end in the cloud.

app buildercloud IDEtext-to-app

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Cody

ide-completion · agent

Cody is an AI coding assistant developed by Sourcegraph that integrates with editors like VS Code, JetBrains, and Visual Studio, as well as a web application and CLI. It leverages Sourcegraph's Search API to pull context from local and remote codebases to assist developers with chat, auto-edits, custom prompts, and debugging.

coding-assistantautocompletecontext-aware

AFIT verdict

Cody is a strong choice for developers and enterprise teams who need a context-aware coding assistant that integrates with multiple IDEs and connects to remote codehosts. The main limitations to consider are that support for Visual Studio is currently experimental, and individual users on Sourcegraph.com may have their prompts and responses collected to improve the service.

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