Positron

Positron

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Positron is a next-generation, free, open source available integrated development environment for data science, built to support both Python and R in one unified workflow. It enables data professionals to move from exploration to production by offering interactive consoles, notebook support, variables and plot panes, and built-in previews of apps alongside code, all without needing extensive configuration. The IDE includes AI-assisted tools like the Positron Assistant and Databot agent to help write or refine code, perform exploratory analysis, and accelerate development. It offers features like a dedicated Data Explorer for viewing dataframes, a connections pane for databases, a variables pane, a plot pane, and seamless switch between R and Python with full support for notebooks, scripts, and visual dashboards. With version control, extensions support, and deep integration with other tools in the Posit Software ecosystem.

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The Windsurf Editor is a free AI-powered IDE and AI coding assistant that accelerates development by providing intelligent code generation and agents in over 70 programming languages and more than 40 IDEs, including VSCode, JetBrains, and Jupyter Notebooks. With Windsurf, developers can write code faster, eliminate repetitive tasks, and stay in the flow state—whether they're working with Python, JavaScript, C++, or any other language. Built on billions of lines of open-source code, Windsurf Editor understands and anticipates your coding needs, offering multiline suggestions, automated unit tests, and even natural language explanations for complex functions. It’s perfect for streamlining code writing, reducing boilerplate, and cutting down the time spent on documentation searches. Trusted by individual developers and Fortune 500 companies alike, Windsurf Editor is your go-to solution for boosting productivity and writing better code. Try Windsurf for free today!

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Data scientists and analytics professionals in search of a tool to code, explore data, build apps and transition to production with ease

Audience

Software Engineers / Developers

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
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support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.1 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Posit PBC
Founded: 2009
United States
positron.posit.co

Company Information

Windsurf
Founded: 2021
United States
windsurf.com

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Categories

Categories

Code Editors Features

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Integrations

Python
R
Butterbase
Claude
GPT-4o
GPT-5.2-Codex
GPT-5.3-Codex
Google Colab
Gram
JetBrains DataSpell
Mailtrap
OpenAI o4-mini-high
OpenCode
RubyMine
SWE-1
Shiny
Vim
Visual Studio
Writerside
mantle AI

Integrations

Python
R
Butterbase
Claude
GPT-4o
GPT-5.2-Codex
GPT-5.3-Codex
Google Colab
Gram
JetBrains DataSpell
Mailtrap
OpenAI o4-mini-high
OpenCode
RubyMine
SWE-1
Shiny
Vim
Visual Studio
Writerside
mantle AI
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