Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Claude Code
Claude Code clearly comes out ahead of Windsurf on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Windsurf has a free tier; Claude Code does not. Paid plans start at $15/mo for Windsurf and $20/mo for Claude Code.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | ai tool | ai tool |
| Company | Codeium | Anthropic |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DevelopmentAI & Machine Learning | DevelopmentAI & Machine Learning |
| Categories | ai-codingdeveloper-tools | ai-codingai-agents |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
Claude Code
custom
freemium
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flat
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flat
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per seat
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usage based
| Feature | windsurf | claude-code |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Security | ||
| Base Usage Allowance That Refreshes Automatically On A Daily And Weekly Basis | ||
| 20X Usage Capacity Of Pro Plan | ||
| Centralized Billing | ||
| 5X Capacity Of Free Tier | ||
| Custom Billing Agreements | ||
| 5X Usage Capacity Of Pro Plan | ||
| Designed For Large Organizations | ||
| Administrative Controls | ||
| Designed For Small To Mid-Size Teams | ||
| Claude Code Access | ||
| Designed For Solo Developers | ||
| Claude Code Access Via Api Key | ||
| Higher Usage Allowance Than The Free Plan | ||
| Claude Desktop Access | ||
| Power Users Requiring Higher Usage Limits | ||
| Claude Web Interface Access | ||
| Sso | ||
| Higher Usage Limits | ||
| Team Management Features |
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Dashes mean the feature isn't listed in our data. The tool may still support it.
On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, Claude Code comes out ahead overall, though Windsurf can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Windsurf's paid plans start at $15/mo and Claude Code's start at $20/mo, so Windsurf is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Windsurf offers a free tier; Claude Code does not currently list one.
Claude Code exposes a public API. The feature comparison and dimension scores above cover the full breakdown.
