Here's our comparison of the leading AI code editors.
| Product | Models Supported | Agent Mode | IDE / Platform Integration | Key Differentiators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsurf |
- Windsurf (SWE) - Anthropic (Claude) - OpenAI (GPT) - Google (Gemini) - xAI (Grok) - Deepseek |
Yes. Features an agentic mode called Cascade, which acts as an autonomous coding agent that can plan multi-step solutions. It has full codebase awareness, can suggest & execute code edits and terminal commands, detect issues, and iteratively refine the code. | Extremely flexible integration: Standalone Windsurf Editor (AI-enhanced IDE based on VS Code), or as extension in your preferred IDE. Official plugins exist for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Vim/Neovim, etc. |
- Enterprise focus - FedRAMP High Authorization - Flexibility of IDE or plug-in - Single tenant hybrid deployment offering |
| Cursor |
- Anthropic (Claude) - OpenAI (GPT) - Google (Gemini) - xAI (Grok) - Deepseek - Cursor-small (in-house) |
Yes. Offers an Agent Mode for autonomous multi-step coding tasks. The agent can execute shell commands, analyze results, detect/fix errors, and apply code changes with minimal user guidance. | Standalone IDE (forked from VS Code) available on Windows, Mac, Linux. It has a familiar VS Code-like UI and supports importing VS Code extensions/settings. (No official plugin for other IDEs.) |
- Less enterprise-focused, strong developer fan base - Fully AI-native IDE - Deep codebase indexing & strong multi-step agent fixes |
| GitHub Copilot |
- OpenAI (GPT): default - Anthropic (Claude): some models - Google (Gemini): rolling out |
Preview only (not GA). Copilot Agents - multi‑step helpers that inspect your repo, plan tasks, run terminal commands/tests, and apply fixes - are currently available in public preview. | Extension/plugin for major IDEs: VS Code, Visual Studio, GitHub Codespaces, JetBrains IDEs, NeoVim, etc. Also integrated on GitHub's web interface – for example, in pull request pages, where it can propose or explain changes. |
- Part of Microsoft suite; easy to adopt for existing Microsoft enterprises - Deep GitHub integration |
Choosing the right AI code editor depends on your specific needs, existing workflow, and enterprise requirements. Each tool offers unique strengths that can significantly enhance developer productivity when properly implemented.
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