Yes. They don't conflict at the file level. Some devs keep one for autocomplete and one for agent work.

JetBrains AI vs Windsurf

Auto-updated comparison · last refreshed September 3, 2026

TL;DR

	JetBrains AI	Windsurf
Type	ide-native	ide-fork
Vendor	JetBrains	Codeium
Pricing	Free tier · Pro $10/mo (AI Pro on top of IDE license)	Free tier · Pro $15/month · Business $30/user
Autocomplete	Yes	Yes
Agent mode	Yes	Yes
MCP support	No	Yes
Local models	Yes	No
Self-hosted	No	No
Codebase indexing	Yes	Yes
Team features	Yes	Yes

Where JetBrains AI wins

deep IDE integration
excellent for JVM langs and Kotlin

Where Windsurf wins

Cascade autonomous mode
flow credits stretch further
explains plans before acting

Weaknesses

JetBrains AI: requires JetBrains subscription; less flexible than Cursor

Windsurf: occasional Cascade hangs; slightly slower autocomplete

Best for

Pick JetBrains AI if you are JVM/Kotlin/Swift devs already on JetBrains.

Pick Windsurf if you are multi-file refactors, or budget-conscious devs, or less experienced users.

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FAQ

Is JetBrains AI more expensive than Windsurf?

Free tier · Pro $10/mo (AI Pro on top of IDE license) vs Free tier · Pro $15/month · Business $30/user. Compare the Pro tiers first if you're a solo dev; Business/Enterprise only matters for teams.

Do JetBrains AI and Windsurf use the same AI models?

JetBrains AI supports: claude-sonnet-4-6, gpt-4.1, gemini-2.5-pro. Windsurf supports: claude-sonnet-4-6, gpt-4.1, gemini-2.5-pro. Most modern tools default to Claude Sonnet 4.6 in 2026.

Can I use both?

Yes. They don't conflict at the file level. Some devs use one for autocomplete and one for agent work.

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