Code & Dev 4 alternatives

Best Windsurf Alternatives in 2026

We compared 4 code & dev tools to find the best alternatives to Windsurf. Here are the ones worth switching to, ranked by rating.

Comparing against: Windsurf — Run and review local and cloud coding agents from one desktop app

Quick Comparison

Tool	Rating	Pricing	Free Tier	Review
Replit	0/5	$18/mo	✗	Review →
MarsX	0/5	Free	✓	Review →
10Web	0/5	$10/mo	✗	Review →
Cursor	0/5	$8/mo	✗	Review →

Replit

Code & Dev

$18/mo

Describe an app in plain words and let an AI agent build it

Pros

Built-in backend: Login, database, hosting and monitoring work from day one with no setup.
Free Mode: You can brainstorm and build projects without using paid credits.
Lots of integrations: Over 100 services such as Stripe, OpenAI and Google Workspace can be connected.

Cons

Credit-based spending: Heavy use of the strongest models draws down credits, so costs can grow.
AI can make mistakes: Replit itself notes the Agent's output is probabilistic and may need fixes.
Pro is a big step up: The jump from Core to Pro is $20 to $100 per month.

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MarsX

Code & Dev

Free

Start an app with no-code micro-apps and switch to code later

Pros

No dead end: You can move from no-code to code and keep your data and logic.
Open source engine: The Mars engine is free under Apache 2.0 with no vendor lock.
Self-hosting option: Run it on your own servers, a local machine or a closed network.

Cons

No-code has limits: Fully custom features require the code interface.
Third-party micro-apps: Some micro-apps are built by outside developers and may cost extra.
Waitlist access: The homepage asks visitors to join a waitlist.

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10Web

Code & Dev

$10/mo

Turn a prompt, link or file into a live website, store or app

Pros

Start from anything: Import from a link, Figma file, spreadsheet or social profile.
Real store tools: Checkout, inventory, shipping and Stripe payments are built in.
Two ways to edit: Change pages through AI chat or a drag-and-drop visual editor.

Cons

Short free trial: The free trial lasts 3 days with 5 AI credits.
Paid plan to stay live: You must upgrade to keep the site online and use your own domain.
Tied to WordPress: Sites run on a WordPress backend, which may not suit every developer.

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Cursor

Code & Dev

$8/mo

A coding agent that writes, tests and reviews code for you

Pros

Agents that finish tasks: Agents can plan, write, test and demo a feature rather than just suggest lines.
Works where you work: The same agent is available in the editor, the terminal, Slack and GitHub.
Parallel cloud agents: Several tasks can run at once on cloud machines while you do other work.

Cons

Usage pools: Each plan includes a set amount of AI usage, and heavy users must buy top-offs or wait for the weekly refresh.
Third-party models cost extra: Non-Grok models are billed separately by usage on top of the plan price.
Key features need Premium: Cloud agents, automations and Bugbot code reviews are not in Free or Plus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to Windsurf?

Replit is our top-rated alternative to Windsurf, with a 0/5 rating.

Is there a free alternative to Windsurf?

Yes — MarsX has free tiers.

How did you choose these Windsurf alternatives?

We selected these alternatives based on editorial ratings, feature overlap with Windsurf, and value for money. All tools are tested by our editorial team.