Windsurf
AI-native IDE (formerly Codeium), now part of Cognition, with Cascade agentic flows
Verdict
Strong Copilot alternative with Cascade for multi-step agentic coding. Acquired by Cognition (makers of Devin) in mid-2025 after a bidding process; development continues under that roof. Good for teams wanting an all-in-one AI IDE without per-seat Copilot costs.
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