Windsurf is Indeed Better Than Cursor IDE – t3.gg is biased

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The IDE landscape has recently seen some heated opinions, especially surrounding Windsurf and Cursor IDE. A YouTuber associated with Cursor IDE released a video that was nothing short of a biased attempt to discourage people from trying Windsurf. In the video ( is a powerful alternative to Cursor, and I believe it’s the better choice for several reasons.

Why Windsurf Over Cursor?

Both Windsurf and Cursor are built on the free, open-source foundation of VS Code. That’s why Cursor’s $20/month subscription can feel steep—it’s essentially a VS Code clone with AI built-in, and while that price might make sense for certain users or specialized use cases, it isn’t accessible or justified for everyone. Not every developer will use AI continuously, nor is it always necessary for many coding tasks. Windsurf, on the other hand, offers a much more affordable approach, with a robust free tier and a paid plan that remains accessible at $10/month (or $8.33/month annually).

Here’s what the Windsurf free tier provides:

• Unlimited rapid AI autocomplete suggestions


• Unlimited in-editor AI chats


• Unlimited AI command instructions


• Cascade (Read-Only Mode)


• No training on non-permissive data

For developers who need additional power, Windsurf’s paid plan offers even more:

• Unlimited access to larger Codeium models


• Unlimited access to GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet (Chat, Codeium extensions)


• Unlimited access to Supercomplete

My Journey with Windsurf

As I discussed in my previous article, . Don’t let one YouTuber’s biased, dismissive take sway you. Check out his video if you’d like, but I think you’ll quickly see that Windsurf is a powerful, affordable, and respectful alternative. And if this video angered you as much as it did me, do hit the thumbs-down button.

Disclaimer: I am not paid, sponsored, or associated with Codeium or Windsurf in any way. I’m simply a developer who believes in fair competition and accessible tools, and I’m genuinely concerned about the growth and future of innovative products like Windsurf. This article reflects my personal experiences and frustrations in the hopes of helping others make informed choices.