FAQ
Windsurf FAQ
These are the direct questions readers usually ask before signing up, switching, or comparing Windsurf against alternatives.
Does Windsurf have a free plan?
Yes. Windsurf lists a Free plan at $0/month, and official comparison pages currently show a 2-week Pro trial for new users.
How does Windsurf charge for extra usage?
Since March 2026, Pro, Max, and Teams users can buy extra usage billed at API list prices after their included quota is exhausted. Free users wait for the next daily or weekly reset.
What platforms and IDEs does Windsurf support?
Windsurf has a native editor for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It also documents plugins for JetBrains and legacy plugins for VS Code, Vim/Neovim, Visual Studio, Jupyter, Chrome, and Eclipse.
Is Windsurf a fit for enterprise teams?
It can be, especially if you need centralized billing, analytics, shared knowledge sources, and regulated-environment options. Windsurf's official government pages highlight FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5/IL6, HIPAA, and ITAR support.