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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Cursor
Star Rating
(20)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(25)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windsurf has a strong ease of setup score of 9.4, making it particularly user-friendly for new adopters, while Cursor, with a score of 9.0, is also easy to set up but slightly less so. Reviewers mention that Windsurf's intuitive onboarding process helps teams get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Cursor excels in quality of support with a score of 8.3 compared to Windsurf's 7.9. Users on G2 highlight Cursor's responsive customer service and extensive knowledge base, which they find invaluable when troubleshooting issues.
- Users say that Windsurf shines in product direction with a high score of 9.3, indicating a strong commitment to future updates and feature enhancements. In contrast, Cursor's score of 8.7 suggests it is also forward-thinking but may not be as aggressive in its roadmap, according to user feedback.
- Reviewers mention that Cursor has a better interface score of 8.1 compared to Windsurf's 7.8. Users report that Cursor's modern design and user-friendly navigation make it easier to use daily, enhancing overall productivity.
- G2 users highlight that Cursor outperforms Windsurf in input processing with a score of 7.9 versus 7.3. Reviewers say that Cursor's ability to handle data inputs efficiently is a significant advantage for users who rely on real-time data analysis.
- Users on G2 report that Windsurf has a solid community score of 6.5, but Cursor's score of 7.1 indicates a more active user community. Reviewers mention that Cursor's community forums provide valuable insights and shared experiences that enhance the user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cursor
No pricing availableWindsurf
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cursor
No trial information availableWindsurf
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.2
21
Ease of Use
9.1
20
8.7
23
Ease of Setup
8.9
20
9.5
19
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
9
8.1
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
18
9.5
22
Features by Category
Functionality
7.8
13
7.1
14
7.8
13
7.5
14
8.2
13
8.0
14
7.5
12
7.5
14
Support
7.4
11
6.5
12
8.2
12
7.1
12
8.1
12
7.1
13
Agentic AI - AI Code Generation
8.5
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Coding Assistants
8.8
7
8.9
6
7.6
7
8.3
6
6.0
7
7.5
6
Usability - AI Coding Assistants
8.6
6
8.1
6
9.3
5
8.6
6
7.9
7
7.5
6
9.5
7
8.1
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cursor and Windsurf are categorized as AI Code Generation and AI Coding Assistants
Unique Categories
Cursor has no unique categories
Windsurf has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cursor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windsurf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
55.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Consulting
5.0%
Research
5.0%
Pharmaceuticals
5.0%
Other
15.0%
Computer Software
43.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Education Management
8.7%
Consulting
4.3%
Research
4.3%
Other
21.7%
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Discussions
Cursor has no discussions with answers
Windsurf has no discussions with answers
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