Coding plus everything
Agents for code, then images, video, voice and documents from the same credit pool.
The Windsurf alternative that does more
Krater is the Windsurf alternative that covers the whole AI stack, not just the IDE.
Windsurf comparison
Windsurf is an agentic code editor. Krater gives you coding agents plus chat, image, video, voice and documents in one subscription.
Krater pricing · AI model directory · AI image generator · Zed alternative
| Category | Windsurf | Krater |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Agentic code editor | AI workspace with coding agents |
| AI models | Editor-selected set | 500+ incl GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek |
| Beyond code | None | Image, video, voice, music, documents |
| File workspace | Project files only | Krater Drive included |
| Price | Pro ~$15/mo | From $20/mo, every tool included |
Highlights
Model choice stays yours
Run Claude, GPT-5 or DeepSeek for code instead of a curated shortlist.
Stable, simple pricing
Flat USD plans - no per-action credit anxiety.
Frequently asked questions
Does Krater do AI coding like Windsurf?
Krater runs coding agents on Claude, GPT-5 and DeepSeek-class models with a Drive workspace for outputs - the agent workflow without the IDE lock-in.
Is Krater cheaper than Windsurf?
Windsurf Pro is ~$15/mo for the editor alone; Krater Pro is $20/mo for coding agents plus the entire AI suite.
Can I keep my editor?
Yes - Krater is not exclusive. Keep your IDE and use Krater for agents and everything beyond code.
What does Krater have that Windsurf does not?
Image, video, voice and music generation, a document workspace, mobile apps and 500+ models.