ClinevsWindsurf
How 10 AI models weigh Cline against Windsurf on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Cline
- 20%of answers named it
- Windsurf
- 100%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 0–40times Cline vs Windsurf, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 0–10toward Cline 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 | Cline | Windsurf | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 0% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| GPT-6 Luna | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 25% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 17% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| GLM-5.3 | 75% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Kimi K3 | 17% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| MiniMax M3 | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Mistral Large 4 | 33% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Windsurf |
What the models say about Cline
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- GLM-5.3
Open-source autonomous agent, strong in complex multi-step tasks.
- Kimi K3
Open-source VS Code agent; bring-your-own-key keeps costs flexible and low.
- MiniMax M3
Open-source VS Code agent with strong tool use.
- Mistral Large 4
Best open-source option with transparent, model-agnostic architecture.
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 | Cline | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Best AI coding assistants | 20% #15 | 100% #1 |