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Lurus Code vs Windsurf
GDPR-compliant. German company. No IDE switch required.
Windsurf is a capable agentic IDE; check the provider's current privacy and hosting documentation. Lurus Code processes GDPR-compliantly, runs inside VS Code, and includes built-in security scanning.
GDPR-compliant, always
Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly, on every plan.
No IDE switch required
Lurus Code runs inside VS Code. Keep your existing setup and extensions.
Independent EU company
Lurus GmbH is an independent German company. We control our own data governance and infrastructure.
One-week free trial
Try Pro, Pro+ or Ultra with transparent pricing.
| Feature | Lurus Code | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ Full compliance, processing depends on model and region | ○ Check current privacy and hosting documentation |
| Data Training | ✓ Never, on any plan | ○ Depends on plan — check Windsurf's current data policies |
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ GDPR-compliant, German company, all plans | ○ Enterprise plan only (Frankfurt, Germany) |
| Legal Framework | ✓ EU company, full GDPR compliance | ○ Check Windsurf's current corporate structure |
| DPA Available | ✓ Standard DPA for all customers | ○ Enterprise customers only |
| Security Scanning | ✓ 4-phase, OWASP Top 10, SARIF, auto-patches, CI/CD | ✗ Not available as dedicated feature |
| Code Review | ✓ 3-phase with HTML/JSON export & CI integration | ○ AI-assisted review via Cascade agent |
| Agentic Mode | ✓ 4 modes (agent, plan, ask, debug) | ✓ Cascade: multi-step autonomous agent |
| Multi-Agent | ✓ 6 orchestrated workflows (feature, bugfix, refactor, security, review, auto) with QA gates | ○ Single Cascade agent per session |
| Autonomous Coding | ✓ /orchestrate auto — fully autonomous loop until spec is met, with max-iterations/tokens/cost/subtasks limits | ○ Cascade autonomous steps (no spec-driven loop) |
| Hooks & Automation | ✓ 13 events, command + HTTP hooks | ✗ Not available |
| Debug Mode | ✓ Dedicated debug mode with structured probe system, in CLI + VS Code | ✗ Not a dedicated mode |
| Skills & Plugins | ✓ Installable skills + plugin marketplace (/install, /skills) | ✗ Not documented |
| TDD Workflow | ✓ Dedicated /tdd + /tdd-implement commands | ✗ Not dedicated |
| Batch Scripting | ✓ Batch mode with --- separator for CI/CD | ✗ Not documented |
| Custom Agents | ✓ Local @agent definitions with own prompts | ✗ Single Cascade agent |
| Thinking Budget | ✓ /thinking low/med/high/max, per-turn control | ✗ Not available |
| Session Recall & Rewind | ✓ /recall full-text search + /rewind non-destructive undo | ○ Memory system |
| Web Integration | ✓ /web <url> live context fetch | ✓ @web search |
| Context Compaction | ✓ Relevance-scoring + 85% Max Mode + XML state snapshot | ○ Cascade context management |
| CLI | ✓ 12+ commands, batch, CI/CD headless | ✗ No dedicated CLI |
| MCP Integration | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support |
| IDE | ✓ VS Code extension — no IDE switch | ○ Standalone fork of VS Code (Windsurf Editor) |
| Tab Completion | — Not available | ✓ Available (Supercomplete) |
| Vendor Stability | ✓ Independent EU company | ○ Check Windsurf's current ownership |
| Pricing | ✓ Pro, Pro+ and Ultra — one-week free trial | ✓ See windsurf.com/pricing |
Regional processing: not the same
Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly across Pro, Pro+ and Ultra. There is no special configuration or enterprise-only tier required. GDPR compliance is the default for all customers. Processing depends on model and region. For Windsurf's hosting approach, see Windsurf's privacy documentation.
IDE Strategy: Extension vs Fork
Windsurf is a standalone IDE forked from VS Code. Lurus Code installs as a VS Code extension and works alongside everything you already use. Zero migration overhead. Learn more about Windsurf's approach at windsurf.com.
Agentic Capabilities Compared
Both tools offer agentic AI that can write, edit, and run code with minimal input. Windsurf's Cascade handles multi-step reasoning, terminal execution, and web search. Lurus Code goes further with a structured debug mode, multi-agent orchestration across 6 predefined workflows, and 13-event hooks for automation.
Vendor Stability
Lurus Code is built by Lurus GmbH, an independent German company. Our data processing decisions, GDPR commitments, and privacy policies are entirely our own.
Why GDPR Matters for AI Coding Tools
When you use an AI coding tool, your source code leaves your machine. For EU developers, this raises a critical question: where is it processed, and under which law? Read our full GDPR guide for European developers →
Further Resources
Make an informed decision: Windsurf Features · Windsurf Docs · Lurus Code Pricing · Lurus Code Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Windsurf process data? +
For up-to-date information on Windsurf's server locations, check their documentation directly. Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly, on every plan.
Can I use Lurus Code without switching my IDE? +
Yes. Lurus Code is a VS Code extension. You stay in your current setup with all your existing extensions, themes, and keybindings intact.
Does Lurus Code train on my code? +
No. Lurus Code never uses your code for model training on any plan. No opt-out required, it is simply off by default. For Windsurf's data practices, check their current privacy policy.
Who is behind Lurus Code? +
Lurus Code is developed by Lurus GmbH, an independent German company. We control our own product roadmap, data governance, and GDPR commitments.
Does Lurus Code have tab completion like Windsurf Supercomplete? +
No. Lurus Code focuses on agentic coding: full file editing, multi-step planning, and security scanning. It does not do inline keystroke completion, but you can pair it with a separate autocomplete extension if you want both.
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