What is Windsurf Editor?
The first agentic IDE, and then some. The Windsurf Editor (formerly Codeium) is where the work of developers and AI truly flow together, allowing for a coding experience that feels like literal magic.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
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89 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+88 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Windsurf Editor?
Pros
- Respectful
- Enables Productivity
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
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Unit Tests
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Windsurf Editor Reviews
Krish T.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2025
the debugging feature is like magic.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Windsurf Editor from other similar products?
when i have a bug, other tools are useless. windsurf ai is the best because it doesnt just find the error, it explains why it is an error and gives me three different ways to fix it. it is like having a senior developer reviewing my code 24/7.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
i love the 'trace the bug' feature. i can click on an error and it shows me exactly where the problem started, even if it is in another file. it has cut my debugging time in half. i spend more time building and less time fixing.
What do you dislike most about this product?
the explanations can be a little too technical sometimes for a beginner.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
stop pulling your hair out over bugs. let windsurf ai be your debugging partner.
Pros
- Friendly Negotiation
- Performance Enhancing
- Caring
- Saves Time
Nwoye M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted May 2025
A Smart and Efficient Code Completion Tool
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Windsurf Editor from other similar products?
1. Context-Aware Suggestions Based on Project and Team 2. Speed and Efficiency 3. Wide Language Support 4. Offline Mode 5. Data Privacy Focus 6. Personalized Training 7. Multi-Platform Support 8. Real-Time Collaboration Features 9. GitHub Copilot Integration 10. Security and Compliance Focus 11. Rich IDE Integration with Enhanced Features
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Codeium is its context-aware code completion. It intelligently suggests code based on the specific context of your project, significantly improving productivity by providing relevant, tailored recommendations. This helps developers avoid repetitive tasks and focus on writing high-quality code.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Codeium is that it can sometimes struggle with supporting highly specialized or niche coding patterns. In some cases, its suggestions might not fully align with custom coding conventions or unique project requirements, which can lead to suggestions that are not always the best fit for more complex or unconventional codebases.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
1. Start with Simple Projects If you're new to Codeium, begin with smaller projects to familiarize yourself with its suggestions and how it integrates into your workflow. This will help you understand its strengths and limitations before using it in more complex projects. 2. Give It Time to Learn Your Style Codeium improves over time as it learns from your coding habits. Be patient and let it adapt to your coding style for better, more accurate suggestions. The more you use it, the more tailored its recommendations will become.
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
Peter A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2025
Codeium: A Powerful Tool with Great Potential for
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Windsurf Editor from other similar products?
Codeium differentiates itself with context-aware suggestions, support for multiple languages, adaptability to individual coding styles, fast response times, and a focus on improving overall code quality.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Codeium is its ability to provide context-aware, high-quality code suggestions that adapt to your individual coding style, making development faster and more efficient.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What could be improved in Codeium is its occasional lack of deeper understanding in more complex or niche coding scenarios, where the suggestions might not always be as precise or tailored as desired. It’s still a great tool, but refinement in those areas could make it even better.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For Codeium, give it time to learn your style, combine it with other tools for better quality, explore its multi-language support, provide feedback, and use it to speed up repetitive tasks.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing