Cline vs Windsurf
Verdict: Neck and neck
| Tool | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cline | free | 8/10 | Go to Cline → |
| Windsurf | from 15 EUR | 8/10 | Go to Windsurf → |
Cline 8/10
✓ Pros
- VSCode extension
- Plan mode thoughtful
- Open source
✗ Cons
- VSCode-only
- Less mature ecosystem
Windsurf 8/10
✓ Pros
- Cleaner architecture
- Cascade mode innovative
- Strong AI integration
✗ Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Cursor
- Less mature product
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