ChatGPTvsWindsurf
How 10 AI models weigh ChatGPT against Windsurf on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- ChatGPT
- 30%of answers named it
- Windsurf
- 100%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 5–35times ChatGPT vs Windsurf, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 0–10toward ChatGPT vs Windsurf
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | ChatGPT | Windsurf | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 33% | 100% | 1–3 | Windsurf |
| GPT-6 Luna | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 67% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 0% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 58% | 100% | 1–3 | Windsurf |
| GLM-5.3 | 25% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Kimi K3 | 33% | 100% | 1–3 | Windsurf |
| MiniMax M3 | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Mistral Large 4 | 33% | 100% | 1–3 | Windsurf |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 33% | 100% | 1–3 | Windsurf |
What the models say about ChatGPT
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Versatile for debugging, prototyping, and explaining unfamiliar code or errors.
- GPT-6 Luna
Versatile coding help, debugging, and prototyping with a capable range of tools.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Versatile conversational assistant great for brainstorming, algorithm design, and quick syntax troubleshooting.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Versatile generalist with strong code generation and broad language support.
- GLM-5.3
GPT models excel at reasoning, debugging, and broad technical questions.
- Kimi K3
Versatile all-around assistant with strong code generation and broad ecosystem.
- Mistral Large 4
Versatile general assistant with strong debugging and explanation skills.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Versatile coding help; strong plugin ecosystem.
What the models say about Windsurf
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Capable agentic IDE with good context awareness and flow-based editing.
- GPT-6 Luna
Strong agentic IDE experience with useful context gathering and multi-step edits.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Smooth agentic flow state that seamlessly combines deep context awareness with automated execution.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Agentic flows and clean UX in a capable IDE.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Agentic IDE with smart context handling and fast inline suggestions.
- GLM-5.3
Agentic flows with Cascade, fast and intuitive for developers.
- Kimi K3
Strong agentic capabilities and innovative interface design.
- MiniMax M3
Flow-aware IDE with strong context handling and Cascade agent.
- Mistral Large 4
Best free tier with generous limits and strong multi-language support.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Clean agentic IDE with strong context awareness
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | ChatGPT | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Best AI coding assistants | 30% #11 | 100% #1 |