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JetBrains AI AssistantWindsurf Plugins
Freemium

Available through JetBrains AI plans, with business options for teams.

 Freemium

Free with paid plans through the Windsurf product line.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Built into JetBrains IDEs with their code intelligence
  • Choice of AI providers and more than 25 ACP agents
  • Covers a wide range of editors beyond just one flagship IDE
  • Useful for developers who want AI assistance without switching editors
  • Only useful inside JetBrains IDEs
  • Relies on cloud AI providers for most features
  • Plugin line is in maintenance mode rather than active development
  • JetBrains remote-development plugin is no longer maintained
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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