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Overview Comparison

Feature	AWS Kiro	Windsurf
Primary Interface	Terminal/CLI	Full IDE (VS Code fork)
Pricing	Free tier + Usage-based	$0-15/month
Setup Time	5 minutes	Download & install IDE
Learning Curve	Moderate (spec syntax)	Low (familiar IDE)
Primary Focus	Production code generation	Fast AI autocomplete
Best For	Enterprise applications	Rapid development

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Key Features Comparison

Feature	AWS Kiro	Windsurf
Spec-Driven Development	✅ Core feature	❌ Not supported
AI Autocomplete	❌ Generate complete	✅ Ultra-fast
Multi-Agent System	✅ Built-in	❌ Single model
IDE Integration	❌ Terminal only	✅ Full IDE
Model Selection	✅ Multiple models	✅ Multi-model
Context Understanding	✅ Spec-based	✅ Codebase-aware
Test Generation	✅ Automatic	⚠️ On request
Offline Mode	❌ Cloud-based	⚠️ Limited
Team Features	✅ Built for teams	✅ Team plans
Speed	⚠️ Generation time	✅ < 200ms

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Best Use Cases

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Detailed Analysis

AWS Kiro

Windsurf

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Workflow Comparison

AWS Kiro Workflow

# 1. Create specification
kiro spec create payment-service

# 2. Define requirements in YAML
spec:
  requirements:
    - Process payments securely
    - Handle multiple currencies
    - Integrate with Stripe

# 3. Generate complete service
kiro generate

# Result: Full service with tests, docs, deployment

Windsurf Workflow

// 1. Open Windsurf IDE
// 2. Start typing with AI assistance

// As you type, Windsurf suggests:
function processPayment(amount, currency) {
    // AI autocompletes implementation
    // Suggests error handling
    // Provides best practices
}

// 3. Use AI chat for refactoring
// 4. Iterate quickly with instant feedback

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