GitHub CopilotvsWindsurf

How 10 AI models weigh GitHub Copilot against Windsurf on the 1 buying question where both came up.

GitHub Copilot: 100%of answers named it
Windsurf: 100%of answers named it
Placed higher: 40–0times GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf, over 40 model rankings that listed either
Models leaning: 10–0toward GitHub Copilot 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	GitHub Copilot	Windsurf	Placed higher	Leans
Claude Haiku 5.5	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
GPT-6 Luna	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
Gemini 4 Argon	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
Qwen 3.8 Flash	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
DeepSeek V4 Pro	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
GLM-5.3	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
Kimi K3	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
MiniMax M3	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
Mistral Large 4	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot
Nemotron 3 Ultra	100%	100%	4–0	GitHub Copilot

What the models say about GitHub Copilot

One reason per model, from the shared questions

Claude Haiku 5.5Most widely adopted assistant, deeply integrated across editors and GitHub.
GPT-6 LunaExcellent IDE integration, broad language support, and dependable code completion and chat.
Gemini 4 ArgonUbiquitous IDE integration, strong autocomplete, and enterprise readiness make it the industry standard.
Qwen 3.8 FlashUbiquitous, best ecosystem integration, IDE-native leader.
DeepSeek V4 ProDeepest IDE integration, massive context window, and strong multi-model support.
GLM-5.3Most mature, widely adopted, deeply IDE-integrated AI assistant.
Kimi K3Best overall IDE integration, code quality, and ecosystem support.
MiniMax M3Best-in-class autocomplete, deep IDE integration, and Chat mode.
Mistral Large 4Best all-around balance of speed, context awareness, and editor integration.
Nemotron 3 UltraBest overall IDE integration, strongest code generation

What the models say about Windsurf

One reason per model, from the shared questions

Claude Haiku 5.5Capable agentic IDE with good context awareness and flow-based editing.
GPT-6 LunaStrong agentic IDE experience with useful context gathering and multi-step edits.
Gemini 4 ArgonSmooth agentic flow state that seamlessly combines deep context awareness with automated execution.
Qwen 3.8 FlashAgentic flows and clean UX in a capable IDE.
DeepSeek V4 ProAgentic IDE with smart context handling and fast inline suggestions.
GLM-5.3Agentic flows with Cascade, fast and intuitive for developers.
Kimi K3Strong agentic capabilities and innovative interface design.
MiniMax M3Flow-aware IDE with strong context handling and Cascade agent.
Mistral Large 4Best free tier with generous limits and strong multi-language support.
Nemotron 3 UltraClean 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	GitHub Copilot	Windsurf
Best AI coding assistants	100% #1	100% #1