Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) vs Windsurf: Side-by-Side Comparison 2026
Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) vs Windsurf comparison 2026. Side-by-side features, pricing & capabilities.
Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is an AI agent from Sourcegraph — agentic coding with full codebase context. Windsurf is an AI IDE from Cognition — the agentic ai ide.
Amp Code (by Sourcegraph)
Amp Code (formerly Sourcegraph Cody Agent) — AI coding agent from Sourcegraph. Focuses on autonomous task execution across repositories. Cody continues to exist as a separate context-aware assistant.
- ✓ Code completions
- ✓ AI chat
- ✓ Agentic mode
- ✓ Multi-file editing
- ✓ Test generation
Free · 3 plans
Windsurf
AI-first IDE with Cascade — an agentic assistant that understands your codebase and makes multi-file changes. Now owned by Cognition (makers of Devin). Also available as Windsurf Plugin for VS Code and JetBrains.
- ✓ Cascade agentic AI
- ✓ Code completions
- ✓ Multi-file editing
- ✓ Terminal integration
- ✓ Codebase search
Free / $20/mo · 5 plans
| Feature | Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Agent | AI IDE |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
| Model Family | Multi-model | Multi-model |
| Open Source | Partial (extension) | No |
Pricing verified Mar 20, 2026. Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) pricing | Windsurf pricing
Key Differences
- Category: Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is an AI agent; Windsurf is an AI IDE.
- Starting price: Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) starts at free / BYOK; Windsurf starts at $20/mo.
- Open source: Amp Code (by Sourcegraph): Partial (extension). Windsurf: No.
- Bring your own key: Windsurf supports BYOK; Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) does not.
- Platforms: Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) runs on Desktop, Web; Windsurf runs on Linux, Windows, macOS.
- Provider: Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is built by Sourcegraph; Windsurf is built by Cognition.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) if you want autonomous planning and multi-file task execution. Choose Windsurf if you want an agentic IDE with autonomous multi-step changes. Read our full reviews to see which fits your workflow.