by Cognition · founded 2021 · updated Aug 2026
Windsurf is an AI-native IDE built around Cascade, an agent that maintains deep context across a codebase. After its acquisition by Cognition (makers of Devin), it anchors a portfolio spanning IDE-based and fully autonomous software agents.
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| Claim | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired by Cognition in 2025, joining the Devin product family· re-check | Cognition announcement | Jul 2025 |
| Cascade agent supports multi-file edits with live context tracking· re-check | Windsurf documentation | Jun 2025 |
| Pro tier priced below major competitors at launch· re-check | Windsurf pricing page | May 2025 |
| March 19, 2026 overhaul dropped the credit system for daily/weekly quotas; Pro rose from $15 to $20/mo and a new $200/mo Max tier was added; rebranded June 2 under the Devin family, with windsurf.com now redirecting to devin.ai | CloudZero pricing analysis; DevTools Review | Aug 2026 |
After a turbulent bidding period, Windsurf joined Cognition. Roadmaps are converging around Devin-style autonomy inside the IDE; customers should watch migration and pricing signals.
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