Local-first coding agent that plans and executes actions. Integrates with VS Code and CLI, offering file and terminal control with snapshot checkpoints.

Cline

Runs locally for maximum privacy and control

Local First

Generates execution plans before taking action

Plan & Act

Save and restore checkpoints during development

Snapshots

Cline - Local-First Coding Agent

Next-generation AI development environment with autonomous workflows and long-term memory. Designed for complex applications and enterprise development with advanced context understanding.

Windsurf

Maintains context and understanding across development sessions

Long-term Memory

AI-driven development processes that work independently

Autonomous Workflows

Advanced security features for enterprise development teams

Enterprise Security

Windsurf - Advanced AI Development Environment

Windsurf isn't just an editor, it's a flow state machine. Cascade understands your entire project context like nothing else.

Windsurf's deep context awareness is a game changer. It feels like pair programming with a senior engineer who knows the codebase inside out.

Competition is heating up! Windsurf is bringing some serious innovation to the AI IDE space.

Feature	Cline	Windsurf
Pricing	Free (Open Source), Teams $30/user/mo (2026)	Free tier available, Pro from $25/month
Primary Category	Developer IDEs & Agents	Developer IDEs & Agents
Best For	Privacy Advocates	Enterprise Development
Key Strength	Local-first execution	Autonomous coding workflows
AI Model	Integrated	Integrated

Cline vs Windsurf

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