Antigravity vs Cursor vs Windsurf
Which AI-powered IDE is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and performance.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | AntigravityFree | Cursor$20/month | Windsurf$15/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Agents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Agent Orchestration | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Browser Automation | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Context Window | 1M+ tokens | 200K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Artifact Generation | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| VS Code Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Model Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | Free | $20/month | $15/month |
✓ = Full support | ~ = Partial/Limited | ✗ = Not available
Core Philosophy
Different approaches to AI-assisted development
Antigravity
Agent-First Automation
Treats AI agents as first-class citizens. Agents autonomously plan, execute, and verify complex development tasks across editor, terminal, and browser.
Best for:
Full automation, large codebases, rapid prototyping
Cursor
AI-Augmented Editing
Enhances manual coding with AI predictions and suggestions. Developer remains in full control while AI accelerates common tasks.
Best for:
Precise editing, strict conventions, daily coding
Windsurf
Flow-Based Development
Focuses on developer flow with contextual AI assistance. Cascade feature provides step-by-step guidance through complex tasks.
Best for:
Learning, guided development, smaller projects
Antigravity vs Cursor: Deep Dive
Antigravity Advantages
- Completely Free
No subscription fees, no usage limits during public preview
- 1M+ Token Context
Gemini 3 handles entire monorepos without truncation
- Full Autonomy
Agents work independently across editor, terminal, and browser
- Artifact Verification
Screenshots, plans, and recordings for trust and verification
Cursor Advantages
- Mature Ecosystem
Longer track record with enterprise-grade stability
- Composer Model
Proprietary AI model optimized specifically for coding
- Developer Control
AI assists but developer maintains full control
- Fast Completions
~30 second average task completion time
Performance Benchmarks
Real-world performance comparison
SWE-bench Verified
Feature Development Speed
*Next.js + Supabase backend feature development
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Antigravity If...
- ✓You want maximum automation
- ✓Working with large codebases
- ✓Need rapid prototyping
- ✓Budget-conscious
- ✓Want browser automation
Choose Cursor If...
- ✓Prefer manual control
- ✓Need strict code conventions
- ✓Daily coding tasks
- ✓Enterprise environment
- ✓Existing VS Code user
Choose Windsurf If...
- ✓Learning to code
- ✓Want guided development
- ✓Working on smaller projects
- ✓Prefer step-by-step flow
- ✓Budget alternative to Cursor
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