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Compare different tools →| Feature | Perplexity AI AI & Machine Learning | Windsurf AI & Machine Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7(164) | 4.8(195) |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Plan | ||
| Free Trial |
| API Available |
| Verified | Verified | Verified |
| Founded | 2022 | 2022 |
| HQ | San Francisco, CA | Mountain View, CA |
| Team Size | 51-200 | 51-200 |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroid | MacWindowsLinux |
| Top Integrations | ClaudeGPT-4Llama | GitHubGitLabBitbucketClaude+1 more |
| Description | Perplexity AI is a conversational answer engine that searches the web in real-time and provides cited, accurate answers. Used by 10+ million users who need research-grade answers without the noise of a traditional search engine. | Windsurf by Codeium is the agentic IDE that keeps developers in flow. Its Cascade agent can plan, implement, debug, and iterate on multi-file changes autonomously — going beyond autocomplete to actually understand your entire codebase and take action. |