Parallel Agents ✓ (Composer 2) ✗ Cursor ✓ Memories / Learning Rules-based only ✓ Memories system Windsurf ✓ Model Support Claude 4, GPT-5, Gemini 3.1 SWE-1, Claude 4.6, GPT-5 Tie VS Code Extensions ✓ Full compatibility ✓ Full compatibility Tie Cursor — Pros & Cons ✓ Pros Best-in-class multi-f…
color: #e8e8e8;”>Teams $0 + Copilot ($19/user/mo) $40/user/mo cursor.sh Annual Discount Via GitHub billing 20% off all tiers cursor.sh VSCode wins on base cost — it is free forever with the full editor. Add GitHub Copilot and the total is $10/month for individuals. Cursor’s free Hobby tier limits…
8e8;”>$200/mo 20× credits + priority access Teams — $40/user/mo Org controls + Pro AI per seat Student Free (1 year) — Zed gives verified students full Pro + $10/mo credits Sources: (Zed Pricing) · Cursor Pricing Zed wins on individual pricing — $10/month vs Cursor’s $20/month Pro. But Cursor’s h…
⚡ TL;DR – Quick Verdict VSCode : Best for teams needing mature extensions and remote development. Battle-tested but slower startup (800ms-2s). Zed : Best for speed-obsessed developers wanting instant responses. Blazing fast (50-200ms startup) but limited extensions. My Pick: Zed for individual de…
