Cursor vs Windsurf
Cursor and Windsurf are both VS Code forks rebuilt around an AI assistant. Cursor leads on agent mode and tab-completion polish; Windsurf leads on Cascade flow and Supercomplete suggestions. Pick the one whose editor feel you prefer — and if you want to run either alongside other CLI agents in parallel, that's what Agentastic is for.
Who should choose each option
Cursor
Choose Cursor if you want the most mature AI editor with agent mode, BugBot, and broad model support.
Windsurf
Choose Windsurf if you prefer the Cascade flow and Supercomplete's style of inline suggestions.
Feature comparison
| Cursor | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | VS Code fork (Electron) | VS Code fork (Electron) |
| Inline AI | Tab completion | Supercomplete |
| Agent mode | Cursor Agent | Cascade |
| Code review add-on | BugBot | Inline review |
| Model breadth | 40+ models | Curated set |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Pricing
Cursor
Free; Pro $20/mo; Business $40/user/mo.
Windsurf
Free; paid tiers from $15/user/mo.
Using them together
You can run either Cursor or Windsurf inside an Agentastic worktree. Agentastic gives both editors a worktree-per-agent surface so you can run multiple agent sessions on one repo without conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for parallel agents — Cursor or Windsurf?
Both are single-session editors. For parallel agent workflows on the same repo, run either inside Agentastic, which manages a worktree per agent.
Can I keep my VS Code extensions in Cursor or Windsurf?
Yes — both forks are extension-compatible with VS Code.
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