Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Google GeminivsWindsurf (Codeium)
Windsurf (Codeium) starts at $15/mo, 25% cheaper than Google Gemini's $20/mo. Windsurf (Codeium) is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Google Gemini's 4.3/5.
Google Geminivs Windsurf (Codeium)
★ 4.3/5-0.4 vs Windsurf (Codeium)
Only in Google Gemini
- ✦ Multimodal AI
- ✦ Google Search integration
- ✦ Google Docs/Gmail integration
✓ Free planFrom $20/mo(pricier)50M+ users · est. 2023
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Windsurf (Codeium)vs Google Gemini
★ 4.7/5+0.4 vs Google Gemini
Only in Windsurf (Codeium)
- ✦ Cascade AI agent
- ✦ Codebase awareness
- ✦ Multi-file editing
✓ Free planFrom $15/mo(cheaper)200K+ users · est. 2022
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Google Gemini
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.2/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Windsurf (Codeium)
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Google GeminiYes ✓
Windsurf (Codeium)Yes ✓
Feature Comparison
Google Gemini uniquely offers Multimodal AI, Google Search integration, Google Docs/Gmail integration. Windsurf (Codeium) uniquely offers Cascade AI agent, Codebase awareness, Multi-file editing. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Google Gemini
Windsurf (Codeium)
Multimodal AI
✓
✗
Google Search integration
✓
✗
Google Docs/Gmail integration
✓
✗
Image generation
✓
✗
Code assistance
✓
✗
Long context
✓
✗
Real-time information
✓
✗
Multi-language
✓
✗
Cascade AI agent
✗
✓
Codebase awareness
✗
✓
Multi-file editing
✗
✓
Terminal integration
✗
✓
Deep context understanding
✗
✓
Flows mode
✗
✓
Supercomplete
✗
✓
VS Code-based
✗
✓
Extensions support
✗
✓
Privacy mode
✗
✓
Team features
✗
✓
Claude/GPT-4 models
✗
✓
Total Features
8
12
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Google Gemini if you need:
- ✓ Multimodal AI
- ✓ Google Search integration
- ✓ Google Docs/Gmail integration
- ✓ Image generation
- ✓ Code assistance
Choose Windsurf (Codeium) if you need:
- ✓ Cascade AI agent
- ✓ Codebase awareness
- ✓ Multi-file editing
- ✓ Terminal integration
- ✓ Deep context understanding
Pricing Comparison
Windsurf (Codeium) starts at $15/mo, 25% cheaper than Google Gemini's $20/mo.
Google Gemini Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Gemini 1.5 Flash
- • Google integration
- • Basic features
AdvancedBest Value
$20/month- • Gemini 1.5 Pro
- • 2TB storage
- • Google One benefits
- • Workspace integration
Windsurf (Codeium) Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 200 Cascade uses/mo
- • Supercomplete
- • VS Code-based
ProBest Value
$15/mo- • Unlimited Cascade
- • All models
- • Priority access
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