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Aider vs Windsurf

AI pair programming in your terminal — edit code across multiple files using GPT-4 or Claude directly in CLI.

Winner: Windsurf(⭐ 4.7)

Aider

AI pair programming in your terminal — edit code across multiple files using GPT-4 or Claude directly in CLI.

Codeium's agentic AI IDE with Cascade — a multi-step agent that codes, runs, and debugs autonomously.

CriteriaAiderWindsurf

Rating

4.7

Pricing

Free / $15/mo

After comparing ratings, pricing and features, Windsurf comes out ahead with a 4.7/5 rating. It is the better choice for most users.