Windsurf Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Windsurf pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $60 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Windsurf offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Unlimited autocomplete
- Cascade agentic flows
- GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet access
- VS Code compatibility
- Multi-file editing
- Supercomplete (multi-line suggestions)
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free
- More premium action credits
- Priority model access
- Unlimited flows (when in beta)
- Enhanced context understanding
- Priority support
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Autocomplete | Unlimited | Unlimited/Higher |
| Premium actions | Limited monthly credits | Unlimited/Higher |
| Models | Standard access | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free or More premium action credits
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Windsurf branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Pro $15/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 6 included | 6+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Windsurf branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Developers wanting to try an AI-first IDE | Professional developers using AI IDE daily |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Windsurf free?
Yes, Windsurf offers a freemium plan with 6 core features included. However, there are limits on autocomplete, premium actions that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Windsurf's free plan?
Windsurf's free plan includes: Unlimited autocomplete, Cascade agentic flows, GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet access, VS Code compatibility, Multi-file editing, and 1 more features. Key limits include Autocomplete: Unlimited, Premium actions: Limited monthly credits, Models: Standard access.
03 What's NOT included in Windsurf's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free, More premium action credits, Priority model access, Unlimited flows (when in beta), Enhanced context understanding. You'll also have Windsurf branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Windsurf's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free or More premium action credits, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $15/month.
05 Is Windsurf's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Windsurf's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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