# Cursor vs Windsurf for HighLevel

> Choose Cursor if you build HighLevel integrations or AI Studio code in an editor. Choose Windsurf if you prefer Windsurf's Cascade agent for building. Both reach HighLevel by highlevel mcp, so the difference is in approvals, access and the jobs each handles best.

Last verified: October 25, 2026

|  | Cursor | Windsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker | Anysphere | Windsurf |
| Type | Coding & builder agents | Coding & builder agents |
| Always on | No | No |
| Route to HighLevel | MCP | MCP |
| Official GHL MCP tools | Yes (direct) | Yes (direct) |
| Approval controls | Agent mode asks before tool calls (configurable) | Cascade asks before tool calls |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Runs on | Your computer | Your computer |
| Business app reach | Any MCP server or API | Any MCP server or API |
| Access & price | Cursor plans | Windsurf plans |
| Setup effort* | Easy | Easy |

## FAQ
### Is Cursor or Windsurf better for HighLevel?
Choose Cursor if you build HighLevel integrations or AI Studio code in an editor. Choose Windsurf if you prefer Windsurf's Cascade agent for building. Both reach HighLevel by highlevel mcp, so the difference is in approvals, access and the jobs each handles best.

### Can Cursor use official HighLevel MCP tools?
Cursor: Yes (direct). Windsurf: Yes (direct).

### Which needs approval before acting, Cursor or Windsurf?
Cursor: Agent mode asks before tool calls (configurable). Windsurf: Cascade asks before tool calls.

### Can I use Cursor and Windsurf together?
Yes. Give each its own HighLevel staff user or token and assign separate jobs, for example building custom integrations against live crm data to Cursor and building and testing integrations to Windsurf.