Windsurf vs ZCode
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.
Windsurf
Windsurf is an AI-powered code editor featuring the Cascade AI assistant, which retains context about codebases and workflows.
Read the full reviewZCode
An agentic development environment (ADE) desktop app by Z.ai built for planning, coding, reviewing, and deploying software powered by GLM-5.2.
Read the full review| Attribute | Windsurf | ZCode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing type | Free + paid (from $15/mo) | Free + paid (from $18/mo) |
| Korean support | Partial | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Open source | No | No |
| API available | - | - |
| SDK | - | - |
| LLM-based | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | - |
| AI model | - | GLM |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Vendor | Windsurf | Z.AI Co., Ltd. |
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Details | View | View |
Windsurf key features
- Cascade AI with codebase memory and rule enforcement
- Auto-detection and fixing of lint errors
- Integration with tools like Figma and Slack via MCP
- Image-to-code conversion via drag and drop
ZCode key features
- Goal-based task management for long-horizon planning and execution
- Deep integration with GLM-5.2 reasoning and coding model
- Multi-agent orchestration and coordination for development workflows
- Mobile remote control via WeChat and Telegram
- Built-in terminal, version control, and MCP support