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Head-to-Head Comparison
Rytr vs Windsurf
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Rytr | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 6.8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
FreeFree
Unlimited£7/mo
Premium£23/mo
FreeFree
Pro£16/mo
Max£157/mo
Teams£63/mo
EnterpriseContact us
Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
Rytr
Pros
- +One of the cheapest unlimited-generation plans in the category
- +Free forever tier with no credit card required
- +35+ language support on Premium
- +Simple, fast interface for short-form copy
Cons
- −Fewer advanced features than Jasper or Copy.ai
- −No confirmed SOC2 or enterprise SSO
- −Data training policy not publicly confirmed
Windsurf
Pros
- +Agentic coding with multi-step task planning built directly into the editor
- +UK GDPR and EEA data rights confirmed in Cognition privacy policy
- +Free tier available — Devin Desktop IDE at no cost
- +Integrates VS Code and Cursor configurations out of the box
Cons
- −Rebranded from Windsurf to Devin Desktop — product identity in transition
- −Trains on user code by default — confirmed from Cognition privacy policy
- −SOC2 and ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −Pricing sourced from Cognition blog post (April 2026), not a live pricing page
Our take— Windsurf wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Windsurf scores 7.6/10 to Rytr's 6.8/10. Windsurf takes the overall edge, though Rytr offers API access. Pick Rytr if API access matters — Windsurf takes it overall on our scoring.