Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Windsurf?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Augment Code have a free tier?

No, Augment Code does not have a free tier.

Augment Code has drop-in switching cost. Windsurf has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Ai Coding

Augment Code

AI coding assistant with Context Engine, code review, MCP tools, and enterprise-grade security

Switching Cost: drop-in

Windsurf

AI-powered IDE (formerly Codeium) with agentic coding, tab completions, and premium model access

Switching Cost: drop-in

The free tier advantage goes to Windsurf, which offers a no-cost entry point that Augment Code lacks.

Cost modeling varies: per-seat drives Augment Code pricing, while Windsurf uses flat-rate.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Windsurf's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Windsurf's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Free Tier

Windsurf

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies