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Detailed examination of Windsurf, the specialized AI-powered code assistant transforming software development workflows. Analyzes its capabilities, technical implementation, performance characteristics, integration patterns, pricing model, and how it compares with other AI coding tools in practical development scenarios.
Windsurf, an AI coding assistant, has dropped its prices, removed confusing flow action credits, and now offers one of the most affordable team plans in the market—just as rumors of a $3B OpenAI acquisition swirl.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to acquire Windsurf, the AI coding startup formerly known as Codeium, for $3 billion. This move signals OpenAI’s intent to catch up with GitHub Copilot and Cursor, and sends a clear message to Microsoft: OpenAI is ready to compete head-to-head in the developer tools market.
OpenAI's GPT-4.1 sets new records on SWE-bench and Aider polyglot diff, while IDEs like Windsurf and Cursor roll out deep integrations—delivering smarter, faster, and more reliable coding for developers.