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SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint) vs Windsurf comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

SonarQube for IDE (formerly...
Ranking in IDE
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windsurf
Ranking in IDE
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
AI Code Assistants (4th), AI Software Development (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the IDE category, the mindshare of SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint) is 6.2%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windsurf is 8.1%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IDE Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Windsurf8.1%
SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint)6.2%
Other85.7%
IDE
 

Featured Reviews

AG
Application Security Engineer at Ciena Corporation
Code analysis has improved in the IDE but vulnerability views and integrations still need work
When I joined the organization, SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint) was already deployed, so I am not the right person to answer this question as it is a tool and technology that was already deployed. Deployment was done by one person, but that person had to coordinate and collaborate with different teams to onboard the projects. From a deployment perspective, one person handled it.
SA
Angular Developer at a computer retailer with 51-200 employees
AI coding assistance has boosted Angular refactors and has reduced boilerplate and bugs
I would like to add that Windsurf is very good and fits well into my workflow, but I would prefer if the cascade agent of Windsurf could be a little better. Recently, I used the agent for an Angular upgrade from version 14 to 21, but it got stuck and did not provide a good response. I want the Windsurf cascade agent to improve in solving complex problems that occur throughout my entire repository. I have many points for improvement, particularly regarding the cascade agent. It often fails to understand the latest Angular repo, not interacting with files like my Angular JSON, tsconfig, or package.json unless prompted. I want the cascade to be more predictable and wish for improvements in the agent to handle complex tasks more effectively. Enhancing the reliability of the cascade agent for large and complex codebases, ensuring it understands projects thoroughly, and providing safer multi-file edits would make Windsurf a significantly stronger tool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint)?
The dashboard could be simpler, and if I could see all the vulnerabilities of a specific project in one view, which is not possible as of today, that would be helpful. Integration with third-party ...
What is your primary use case for SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint)?
We are using SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint) for our SAST function.
What advice do you have for others considering SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint)?
My overall rating for SonarQube for IDE (formerly SonarLint) is 7.5 out of 10.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windsurf?
My experience with Windsurf's pricing, setup cost, and licensing was positive. I received a discount because I joined early, so the license cost or monthly rental of Windsurf has been reasonably pr...
What needs improvement with Windsurf?
I have no suggestions at the moment for how Windsurf can be improved. I would not add more about the needed improvements, even small things that could make my experience better.
What is your primary use case for Windsurf?
I have been using Windsurf off and on for the last year. My main use case for Windsurf is for software development. Currently, we're working on an API, and Windsurf will help us develop a particula...
 

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Sample Customers

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