Augment Code vs Windsurf

Augment Code's Cosmos is an agent orchestration platform, not just an IDE. It pre-built agents for triage, PR authoring, deep code review, testing, CI failure investigation, and security vulnerability triage—each integrated with tools like GitHub, Jira, and PagerDuty. Its Context Engine reduces token usage by up to 33%, and the Prism model router automatically selects the best model per turn, balancing cost and quality. Governance features include human-in-the-loop checkpoints, shared team memory, and an agent registry, making it ideal for teams needing standardized workflows and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 42001).

Windsurf, now Devin Desktop, is a unified IDE for managing multiple agents. Its Agent Command Center lets you dispatch and monitor local and cloud agents from one interface. Features like Spaces (shared context and Git worktrees) and Agent diffs streamline multi-agent collaboration. The Agent Client Protocol (ACP) allows running models from different providers (e.g., SWE-1.6, Claude Opus 5) side-by-side. It also includes Security Swarm for automated bug discovery and Devin Outposts for running Devin on any machine. However, it lacks the workflow automation and governance depth of Augment Code—it's more about IDE-centric orchestration than full SDLC process management.

Augment Code uses a freemium model with a flat $100 per user per month for the full platform. While this includes a usage allowance, costs can escalate with heavy usage, and the enterprise overhead may be unnecessary for smaller teams. The pricing reflects its focus on enterprise governance and compliance.

Windsurf also uses freemium, with a free tier offering unlimited access to SWE-1.6 and SWE-1.7 models. This is a significant cost advantage for power users and small teams who want robust agent capabilities without per-seat fees. However, advanced features like Devin Outposts and Handoff to Devin Cloud may incur additional costs, though specifics aren't listed. For teams weighing a single per-user price vs. a free tier with potential add-ons, Windsurf is more accessible, but Augment Code offers predictable enterprise pricing for compliance-heavy environments.