Comparison
1DevTool vs Windsurf
Multi-agent freedom vs integrated AI IDE
1DevTool
1DevTool is a multi-agent workspace that runs any CLI-based AI agent: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and more. Freedom to use any AI, organized in persistent terminals. $29 one-time.
Windsurf
Windsurf is Codeium's AI-native IDE built on VS Code with deeply integrated AI assistant. Uses Codeium's own AI models for code generation and editing.
Pricing
| Feature | 1DevTool | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 one-time | Free / $15+/month |
| Payment model | One-time | Subscription |
AI Capabilities
| Feature | 1DevTool | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| AI model choice | Any CLI agent | Windsurf-hosted models (Cascade) |
| Claude Code | ✓ | ✗ |
| Codex CLI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gemini CLI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-agent (parallel) | Grid + Agent Pipelines | ✗ |
| Switch AI agent per terminal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Resume sessions from Ghostty / iTerm / Warp | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inline completions | Via agents | ✓ |
Developer Tools
| Feature | 1DevTool | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal | Multi-terminal, persistent | Basic |
| Tmux-backed session persistence | Survives restart | ✗ |
| HTTP client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database client | 13 engines | ✗ |
| Embedded browser | ✓ | ✗ |
| Send-to-AI from every tool | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote control from phone | ✓ | ✗ |
What you get with 1DevTool
The tools that set 1DevTool apart from Windsurf — built in, no plugins.
The Verdict
Choose 1DevTool if...
- ✓You want freedom to use any AI agent (Claude, Codex, Gemini)
- ✓You prefer one-time payment over subscription
- ✓You need multi-agent workflows
- ✓You want built-in HTTP client, database client, browser
Choose Windsurf if...
- •You want a full IDE with integrated AI
- •You prefer Codeium's AI models
- •You want VS Code-like editing experience
- •You need VS Code extension compatibility
Try 1DevTool Today
Multi-agent AI workspace for developers. $29 one-time payment.