Which is cheaper, Codebuff or Windsurf?

Windsurf is 5.0x cheaper than Codebuff. Codebuff starts at $0/mo, Windsurf starts at $0/mo.

Does Codebuff have a free tier?

Yes, Codebuff offers a free tier with freeCredits: 500.

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

Ai Coding

Codebuff

Open-source multi-agent AI coding assistant for the terminal with pay-as-you-go credits and subscription plans

Switching Cost: drop-in

Windsurf

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Codebuff — expect around a 5.0x higher bill compared to Windsurf.

Price-conscious teams should choose Windsurf — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Windsurf — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

5.0x

Windsurf is cheaper by $80/mo