Gemini Code Assist vs Windsurf

Gemini Code Assist (Google) and Windsurf (Codeium/Windsurf) compared head-to-head: prices from $0 and $15, 1M–2M tokens vs. model-dependent context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Gemini Code Assist vs Windsurf — Category side-by-side

Provider	Gemini Code Assist Google	Windsurf Codeium/Windsurf
From /month	Free	$15
Billing	freemium + subscription	subscription + credits
Top models	Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, SWE-1
Context	1M–2M tokens	model-dependent
Limits	Free: 180 chat/agent + 6,000 completions/day	Pro: flexible flow-based credits
Free tier	yes — generous free individual tier	yes — limited free tier
Best for	Long-context files and Google Cloud/Firebase users	Teams wanting an agentic IDE alternative to Cursor
Strengths	Huge context window Strong free tier GCP integration	Cascade multi-step agent Strong enterprise story Own SWE-1 model
Weaknesses	Best within Google ecosystem Agent maturity still catching up	Newer ecosystem Credit accounting can be opaque

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Gemini Code Assist ($0) is cheaper than Windsurf ($15).

Gemini Code Assist is especially strong when you care about "Long-context files and Google Cloud/Firebase users".

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Frequently asked questions: Gemini Code Assist vs Windsurf

Gemini Code Assist or Windsurf: which is cheaper?

The entry price depends on each provider and plan tier. This page shows the current indicative values side by side.

Which offers more context — Gemini Code Assist or Windsurf?

Gemini Code Assist reaches 1M–2M tokens, Windsurf reaches model-dependent. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Gemini Code Assist or Windsurf?

Yes — details on free tiers and free quotas are in the side-by-side table above.