Cline vs Windsurf
Independent side-by-side comparison — trust scores, security compliance, legal risk, and community signals.
Cline
2026-W17
38/100
EXTENDEDEVALUATION
VS
Windsurf
2026-W20
70/100
CONDITIONALPROCEED
★ WINNER
Trust & Risk Scores
| Category | Cline | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 38/100 | 70/100 | ▶ |
| Security Score | 40/100 | 86/100 | ▶ |
| Legal Risk Score | 65/100 | 65/100 | = |
| Financial Stability | 55/100 | 70/100 | ▶ |
Compliance & Security
| Certification / Feature | Cline | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | ✕ | ✓ | ▶ |
| ISO 27001 | ✕ | ✕ | |
| GDPR | ✕ | ✕ | |
| HIPAA | ✕ | ✓ | ▶ |
| SSO | ✕ | ✓ | ▶ |
| IP Indemnification | ⚠ | ⚠ |
Community Signals
| Signal | Cline | Windsurf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Mentions | 20 | 0 | ◀ |
| Negative Mentions | 8 | 0 | ▶ |
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