| Feature | Cursor Background Agent | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing | From $20/mo | Free / $15/mo |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Key Feature 1 | Async task execution | Cascade AI agent |
| Key Feature 2 | Cloud environment | Codebase awareness |
| Key Feature 3 | Full codebase access | Multi-file edits |
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Cursor Background Agent is Cursor's async AI coding feature that runs tasks in the background while you continue working — similar to Google Jules but integrated directly into the Cursor editor. Assig
Windsurf is an AI-first code editor from Codeium built around Cascade, an agentic AI system that autonomously completes multi-step coding tasks — not just the current line — by understanding the conte
• True async development, no babysitting needed
• Integrated into Cursor editor — especially for async task execution workflows where Cursor Background Agent consistently outperforms manual approaches
• Runs tests automatically — especially for async task execution workflows where Cursor Background Agent consistently outperforms manual approaches
• Cloud environment prevents local conflicts
• Requires Cursor Pro at $20/mo — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Still maturing, occasional failures — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Best free agentic coding editor
• Generates results in seconds — cascade ai agent runs noticeably faster than manual alternatives
• Newer than Cursor — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Smaller extension ecosystem — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case