Bolt.new vs Codeium (Windsurf)
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, ratings, and best use cases. Find out which tool fits your workflow.
| — | Bolt.new → | Codeium (Windsurf) → |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Code & Development | Code & Development |
| Pricing | Free / $25/mo Pro / $30/user Team / Custom Enterprise | Free / $20/mo Pro / $200/mo Max / $40/user Teams / Custom Enterprise |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-07 | 2026-08-08 |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Best For | Bolt.new excels at rapid prototyping and experimentation. Developers who want instant feedback without setting up local ... | Codeium/Windsurf is ideal for developers who want a full AI-powered IDE with the best free tier in the market. Best for:... |
Bolt.new
The only AI app builder that runs entirely in the browser via WebContainers — zero setup, instant preview, Node.js runs natively. Fastest prompt-to-prototype in the industry.
★★★★☆Free
Codeium (Windsurf)
The most generous free tier in AI coding — unlimited tab autocomplete at $0. The SWE-1.5 proprietary model delivers 13x faster inference than Claude Sonnet 4.5 for latency-sensitive workflows.
★★★★☆Free
Feature Tags
Shared:coding
Bolt.new only:full-stackprototypingno-codebrowser-ide
Codeium (Windsurf) only:idedeveloperautocompleteagent
Bolt.new →
Pros
- + Fastest prompt-to-prototype — no setup, instant preview
- + Predictable token-based pricing with 1-month rollover
- + Open-source engine — can self-host or customize
Cons
- − Backend limited to Node.js/Express (no Python, Go, etc.)
- − UI output less polished than Lovable for consumer-facing apps
- − No built-in mobile app support
Codeium (Windsurf) →
Pros
- + Unlimited tab autocomplete on free tier — best among AI coding tools
- + SWE-1.5 model is exceptionally fast (13× Sonnet 4.5)
- + Cascade agent handles complex multi-file refactoring
Cons
- − Windsurf branding confusion — formerly Codeium, acquired by Cognition
- − Smaller community and fewer integrations than Cursor or Copilot
- − Cascade agent can be less reliable than Cursor's Agent on complex tasks
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