Considering Cursor?
Look at the publishing workflow, the technical setup and who will maintain it.
When Cursor fitsAll comparisonsCursor Windsurf
Cursor vs Windsurf — honest comparison
An honest comparison of Cursor and Windsurf — use cases, trade-offs, and when each is the right choice.
Considering Windsurf?
Look at the publishing workflow, the technical setup and who will maintain it.
When Windsurf fitsCursor vs Windsurf,
at a glance.
Practical comparison across the dimensions that matter most.
Both Cursor and Windsurf solve real problems differently. This comparison is based on hands-on experience building with both.
| What matters | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Design control | ||
| CMS | ||
| Performance | ||
| SEO | ||
| Pricing |
The work behind our advice.
Explore the design, content and development decisions behind two Hilvy projects. These case studies show our approach, rather than a benchmark between the platforms above.
Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!
Which would work for your team?
Bring your shortlist. We can talk through the website you need and the people who will manage it.
The differences
you will feel.
How the choice affects publishing, building and looking after your website.
Marketing sites
Cursor
Cursor for marketing
Windsurf
Windsurf for marketing
Depends on team and needs.
Content/blog
Cursor
Cursor for content
Windsurf
Windsurf for content
Evaluate the editor experience.
The platform is a start.
The experience is the point.
A look at the design and development work we bring to a project, from the first idea to the details people remember.
Our take.
Both Cursor and Windsurf are production-ready. The right choice depends on your team, content model, and roadmap.
Get a recommendation for your projectYour questions,
answered.
More to talk through? Tell us about your project.
Is Cursor better than Windsurf?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your use case.
Can I migrate between them?
Yes — we handle migrations in both directions.
Which is better for SEO?
Both achieve excellent SEO with proper implementation.
Can Hilvy build on both?
Yes. We recommend based on fit, not preference.
Let’s make the
right next move.
Share what you are building, what is getting in the way and who needs to use it. We can help you choose the platform and shape the experience around it.