AI IDE Wars: Cursor vs. Windsurf – A Tale of Two Slot Machines
2025-04-29
The author, a long-time Cursor subscriber, finds its performance inconsistent, sometimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating. A recent foray into Claude 3.7 MAX initially impressed, only to crash spectacularly, like a house of cards. In contrast, Windsurf, with its superior user experience, is gaining ground on Cursor. While all these AI IDEs are VS Code-based, making switching effortless, Windsurf's ease of use is a key differentiator. The author plans to continue switching between them, searching for the ideal AI IDE, highlighting the need for AI IDEs to develop a strong competitive advantage.
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