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Windsurf PluginsGitHub Copilot
Freemium

Free with paid plans through the Windsurf product line.

 Freemium

A free tier is available, with paid plans for heavier use and for organisations.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS, Command line
  • Covers a wide range of editors beyond just one flagship IDE
  • Useful for developers who want AI assistance without switching editors
  • Works inside Visual Studio Code, which many developers already use
  • Available as an editor integration, a macOS app and a CLI
  • Plugin line is in maintenance mode rather than active development
  • JetBrains remote-development plugin is no longer maintained
  • Requires a GitHub account and an internet connection
  • Code is sent to GitHub's hosted service for processing
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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