Codeium — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Codeium is operated by Exafunction, Inc. (dba Windsurf, formerly Codeium), headquartered in Mountain View, California (United States), with the brand established in 2021 by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen. The operator is privately held; rebranded to Windsurf in 2024; OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Windsurf for $3B in May 2025. Codeium positions itself as an AI-native coding assistant and IDE competing with GitHub Copilot and Cursor, billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Codeium markets a ai coding subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Codeium adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs.

Operator background

Codeium runs under Exafunction, Inc. (dba Windsurf, formerly Codeium), headquartered in Mountain View, California (United States). The product was established in 2021 by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen, and the company is currently privately held; rebranded to Windsurf in 2024; OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Windsurf for $3B in May 2025. Codeium sits in the ai coding category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby ai coding brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Exafunction, Inc. (dba Windsurf, formerly Codeium)
• HQ: Mountain View, California (United States)
• Founded / launched: 2021 by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen
• Ownership: privately held; rebranded to Windsurf in 2024; OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Windsurf for $3B in May 2025

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Codeium matters in ai coding

Codeium positions itself as an AI-native coding assistant and IDE competing with GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The 2024-2025 differentiator: 2024-2025 launched the Windsurf AI-native IDE (formerly Cascade), Cortex multi-file context awareness, and OpenAI announced the $3B acquisition in May 2025.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Free individual; Pro $15/user/month; Teams $35/user/month; Enterprise custom. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Pro $15/user/month.

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Codeium adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

2024-2025 launched the Windsurf AI-native IDE (formerly Cascade), Cortex multi-file context awareness, and OpenAI announced the $3B acquisition in May 2025. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Codeium ships with the following named capabilities relevant to ai coding:

• Cascade Flow agentic coding
• Codeium Chat in-IDE assistant
• Autocomplete across 70+ languages
• Multi-repo context indexing
• SOC 2 Type II compliant deployment

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Model capabilities and IDE integration

Model capabilities span code completion, multi-file refactoring, agentic workflows and natural-language code translation; IDE integration covers major editors and JetBrains plus terminal CLI.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Codeium against alternatives in the same ai coding bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Codeium higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Codeium offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Codeium directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many ai coding services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Pro $15/user/month.

Comparison context

In the ai coding category, Codeium competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Codeium alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Codeium is the right pick

• You want an AI-native coding assistant and IDE competing with GitHub Copilot and Cursor and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (Pro $15/user/month) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Codeium does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (2024-2025 launched the Windsurf AI-native IDE (formerly Cascade), Cortex multi-file context awareness, and OpenAI announced the $3B acquisition in May 2025) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Codeium?

Codeium is a ai coding subscription operated by Exafunction, Inc. (dba Windsurf, formerly Codeium) out of Mountain View, California (United States), established in 2021 by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen. It is currently privately held; rebranded to Windsurf in 2024; OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Windsurf for $3B in May 2025.

How much does Codeium cost?

Current tier structure: Free individual; Pro $15/user/month; Teams $35/user/month; Enterprise custom. Anchor headline price: Pro $15/user/month. See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Codeium?

The brand is owned and operated by Exafunction, Inc. (dba Windsurf, formerly Codeium). Corporate status: privately held; rebranded to Windsurf in 2024; OpenAI announced an agreement to acquire Windsurf for $3B in May 2025.

Where is Codeium available?

Codeium operates from Mountain View, California (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Codeium any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Codeium offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Pro $15/user/month) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Codeium accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Codeium worth it in 2025?

Codeium's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — 2024-2025 launched the Windsurf AI-native IDE (formerly Cascade), Cortex multi-file context awareness, and OpenAI announced the $3B acquisition in May 2025 — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Codeium different from competitors?

Codeium differentiates as an AI-native coding assistant and IDE competing with GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The operator background, founding year (2021 by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Codeium pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Pro $15/user/month) automatically when Codeium adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Codeium page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Pro $15/user/month. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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