Gpt Sol vs Windsurf

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

According to StupidLLM's incident database of 64 documented AI agent failures, Gpt Sol has 1 incidents (avg severity 10.0/10) while Windsurf has 1 (avg severity 7.5/10). Here's how these two AI coding agents compare on reliability, failure modes, and real-world risk.

Gpt Sol

1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Destructive Action 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0044 10/10
GPT-5.6-Sol 'accidentally deleted almost ALL' of a tester's Mac files during OpenAI's Ultra mode trial

Windsurf

1
Incidents
7.5
Avg Severity
0
Critical
1
High

Top Failure Modes

Ignored Instructions 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0007 7.5/10
Windsurf ignored .gitignore and committed node_modules and .env

Comparison Summary

Metric Gpt Sol Windsurf
Total Incidents 1 1
Avg Severity 10.0/10 7.5/10
Critical Incidents 1 0
Top Failure Mode Destructive Action Ignored Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gpt Sol or Windsurf more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM's incident database, Gpt Sol has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Windsurf has 1 (avg severity 7.5/10). Windsurf shows better reliability based on average severity scores.

What are the main differences between Gpt Sol and Windsurf failures?

Gpt Sol's most common failure mode is destructive action, while Windsurf most commonly fails via ignored instructions. Gpt Sol has 1 critical incidents vs Windsurf's 0.

Which has more critical-severity failures?

Gpt Sol has more critical failures (1 vs 0), indicating a higher likelihood of severe, production-impacting incidents.

What is the most dangerous failure mode for Gpt Sol?

Gpt Sol's most frequent failure mode is destructive action — its worst documented incident (STUPID-2026-0044) was rated 10/10 severity. Understanding these failure patterns helps teams decide whether Gpt Sol is safe for their specific use case.

What is the most dangerous failure mode for Windsurf?

Windsurf's most frequent failure mode is ignored instructions — its worst documented incident (STUPID-2026-0007) was rated 7.5/10 severity. Understanding these failure patterns helps teams decide whether Windsurf is safe for their specific use case.

Should I use Gpt Sol or Windsurf for production code?

Based on StupidLLM's reliability data, Windsurf has a lower average failure severity (7.5/10 vs 10.0/10), making it the statistically safer choice for production environments. However, both agents have documented critical incidents — no AI coding agent is risk-free.

How many verified incidents does each agent have?

Gpt Sol has 1 verified incidents out of 1 total, while Windsurf has 1 verified out of 1. Verified incidents are confirmed against source evidence (GitHub PRs, bug reports, news articles), making them the most reliable data points in StupidLLM's database.

How does Gpt Sol compare to other AI agents?

StupidLLM tracks 27 AI coding agents. Gpt Sol has 1 documented failures — placing it among the higher-risk agents in the database. See the full comparison matrix for context against all tracked agents.

How does Windsurf compare to other AI agents?

StupidLLM tracks 27 AI coding agents. Windsurf has 1 documented failures — placing it among the higher-risk agents in the database. See the full comparison matrix for context against all tracked agents.