Windsurf is great on your main computer. Sandpods runs 10 agents in the cloud — from your phone or any browser.
The Problem
Windsurf needs a strong laptop and install. You drain battery on big tasks, and you can’t code from mobile.
Feature Comparison
Sandpods
Yes — terminal, files, agents in mobile browser
Codeium & Windsurf
No — desktop only
Sandpods
Yes — agent runs in the cloud, not on your files
Codeium & Windsurf
Runs on your machine
Sandpods
10 agents: Claude, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, and more
Codeium & Windsurf
Built-in agent only
Sandpods
Good — browser or SSH
Codeium & Windsurf
Best — native app
Sandpods
Yes — no markup
Codeium & Windsurf
Free tier + paid credits
Sandpods
Yes — send a link to your running app
Codeium & Windsurf
Local ports only
| Feature | Sandpods | Codeium & Windsurf |
|---|---|---|
Works on phone | Yes — terminal, files, agents in mobile browser | No — desktop only |
Keeps laptop safe | Yes — agent runs in the cloud, not on your files | Runs on your machine |
Agents | 10 agents: Claude, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, and more | Built-in agent only |
Typing feel | Good — browser or SSH | Best — native app |
Your own AI keys | Yes — no markup | Free tier + paid credits |
Share links | Yes — send a link to your running app | Local ports only |
The Verdict
Pick Windsurf for daily local editing with a fast native feel. Pick Sandpods when you want agents in safe cloud boxes you can reach from anywhere, with your own keys.