Windsurf vs Augment Code

Windsurf (Codeium/Windsurf) and Augment Code (Augment) compared head-to-head: prices from $15 and $20, model-dependent vs. large codebase context context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Windsurf vs Augment Code — Category side-by-side

Provider	Windsurf Codeium/Windsurf	Augment Code Augment
From /month	$15	$20
Billing	subscription + credits	subscription + credits
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, SWE-1	Augment proprietary, frontier models
Context	model-dependent	large codebase context
Limits	Pro: flexible flow-based credits	credit-based usage since Oct 2025
Free tier	yes — limited free tier	limited trial
Best for	Teams wanting an agentic IDE alternative to Cursor	Large, complex codebases needing deep repo context
Strengths	Cascade multi-step agent Strong enterprise story Own SWE-1 model	Huge codebase context Strong enterprise story Fast completions
Weaknesses	Newer ecosystem Credit accounting can be opaque	Credit-based costs can climb Newer vendor

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Windsurf ($15) is cheaper than Augment Code ($20).

Windsurf is especially strong when you care about "Teams wanting an agentic IDE alternative to Cursor".

🆫 Start without budget? Windsurf shines with a free tier (yes — limited free tier).

Windsurf is especially strong when you care about "Teams wanting an agentic IDE alternative to Cursor".

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Frequently asked questions: Windsurf vs Augment Code

Windsurf or Augment Code: 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 — Windsurf or Augment Code?

Windsurf reaches model-dependent, Augment Code reaches large codebase context. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Windsurf or Augment Code?

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