Considering Cursor?
Compare the publishing workflow, technical setup and who will maintain it.
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Cursor vs Windsurf — honest comparison
An honest comparison of Cursor and Windsurf — use cases, trade-offs, and when each is the right choice.
See the key differencesConsidering Windsurf?
Compare the publishing workflow, technical setup and who will maintain it.
Illustrative workflow examples.
The key differences.
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| What matters | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Design control | ||
| CMS | ||
| Performance | ||
| Pricing |
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| What matters | Cursor | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| SEO |
Good websites.
Beyond the platform.
The people and projects behind our recommendations. A short Hilvy studio film.
What changes
day to day?
The editing, design and development decisions behind the feature list.
Our take
Both Cursor and Windsurf are production-ready. The right choice depends on your team, content model, and roadmap.
Marketing sites
Depends on team and needs.
Cursor
Cursor for marketing
Windsurf
Windsurf for marketing
Content/blog
Evaluate the editor experience.
Cursor
Cursor for content
Windsurf
Windsurf for content
More to consider
About this comparison
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.
The work behind our advice.
All projectsTwo real projects, with the design and development decisions behind them.
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!
Need a second opinion?
Talk through your shortlist with the people who build the websites.
A few useful answers.
Still unsure? Talk through 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.
Choose with confidence.
Bring your shortlist and the website you need. We’ll help you work out what fits.