Replit Agent vs Windsurf
Replit Agent scores higher overall, 3.9 against 3.7 of 5.0, and leads in 3 of the six categories to 2. Which matters depends on the categories you weigh most.
Independently evaluated by huby · 2026-10-22 · scores free to read and cite
Overall scores
Category by category
A category is won on the higher score. Equal scores are counted for neither.
What the evaluation found
Replit Agent
Strongest category: Quality
Replit Agent is a powerful and deeply integrated coding assistant that excels at generating functionally correct code, achieving industry-leading scores on standard programming tests. Its ability to understand an entire project's context allows it to automate complex tasks like writing tests and finding security flaws. However, this power is paired with significant risk, as the code it generates can fail in unexpected ways and its deep system access has led to catastrophic failures, including the deletion of a production database.
Replit Agent Research Brief, $35 →Windsurf
Strongest category: Quality
Windsurf is a powerful and highly capable AI assistant that excels at core software development tasks for individual users. It demonstrates state-of-the-art performance in generating accurate code, understanding entire projects, and automating testing, all while being deeply integrated into a developer's workspace. However, its reliability and performance can diminish when handling more complex, team-oriented scenarios, with reports of latency and inconsistent execution on advanced features.
Windsurf Research Brief, $35 →Go deeper on either one
The scores above are free. A Research Brief adds every subcategory scored, the assessment behind each one, and who should consider it - six pages, in the shape a buying decision actually needs.
Common questions
Is Replit Agent or Windsurf better?
On huby's independent evaluation, Replit Agent scores 3.9 against 3.7 for Windsurf, and leads in 3 of the six categories. Neither is better at everything - the category table above shows where each one leads.
How are Replit Agent and Windsurf scored?
Both are evaluated against the same framework, on the same 1.0-5.0 scale, from evidence tiered by source. The scores were published 2026-10-22. huby takes no payment to change a score or a rank.
How many coding assistants has huby evaluated?
9 coding assistants, all against the same framework, which is what makes these two comparable at all.
What do I get that is not on this page?
This page is free and always will be: both overall scores, all six category scores and a verdict. A Research Brief adds the subcategory scores, the written assessment behind each one, and who should consider the product.