Cursor vs Claude Code vs Windsurf: side-by-side comparison
3 Code tools compared on the same grid. Joute score, pricing, business model, target profile.
Quick verdict
Our pick on this battle: Cursor (9,1/10, 18 €/mois). More durable: Claude Code (9/10 obso).
Side by side
Cursor vs Claude Code vs Windsurf: cards at a glance
Joute pick
Cursor
L'éditeur de code IA de référence, autocomplétion en tête.
Price
18 €/mois
Joute score
9,1/10
Model
Freemium
Verifiability
8/10
Claude Code
L'agent de code d'Anthropic, qui vit dans le terminal.
Price
18 €/mois
Joute score
8,9/10
Model
Freemium
Verifiability
9/10
Windsurf
Un éditeur IA agentique, concurrent direct de Cursor.
Price
18 €/mois
Joute score
8,7/10
Model
Freemium
Verifiability
4/10
Summary table
The table at a glance
| Criterion | Cursor | Claude Code | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 18 €/mois | 18 €/mois | 18 €/mois |
| Business model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Joute score /10 | 9,1 | 8,9 | 8,7 |
| Verifiability /10 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| Official site | cursor.com | claude.com | windsurf.com |
The interfaces
What each tool looks like
Frequently asked
What we get asked about this battle.
Which to pick between Cursor vs Claude Code vs Windsurf in 2026?
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Our pick: Cursor (9.1/10, 18 €/mois). But the verdict depends on your profile.
How does Joute compare these tools?
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Same grid for all: product quality (score /10), real price in euros, business model, and obsolescence risk. All accounts paid by us. Full method on /methode.