Google Antigravity
Agent-first development platform powered by Gemini 3 Pro that transforms software development through autonomous AI agents that plan, execute, and verify complex coding tasks across editor, terminal, and browser.
About
Google Antigravity represents a fundamental shift in AI-assisted development, moving beyond code completion to autonomous software engineering. Built by the Windsurf team acquired by Google for $2.4 billion, Antigravity introduces an agent-first architecture where AI agents independently handle end-to-end workflows—from planning and implementation to testing and verification—while developers focus on architecture and strategic decisions. The platform features two distinct interaction modes: Editor View provides a familiar VS Code-like environment with AI enhancement for hands-on coding, while Manager View acts as "mission control" for orchestrating multiple agents across different workspaces simultaneously. This dual-mode approach enables both synchronous coding assistance and asynchronous task delegation. Antigravity's artifact system sets it apart from competitors by providing tangible deliverables—task lists, implementation plans, screenshots, and browser recordings—that allow developers to verify agent work without parsing raw tool calls. Agents can autonomously control Chrome browsers for testing, generate comprehensive documentation, and learn from past work through a built-in knowledge base. Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux) and multi-model flexibility (Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-OSS) provide developers with options to match their specific needs. As a VS Code fork, Antigravity maintains compatibility with existing extensions while introducing revolutionary agent-driven workflows that challenge the entire AI IDE category.
Business Intelligence
Company
Google (Alphabet Inc.)
Market Recognition
Well KnownKnown in industry
Momentum
Rapidly GrowingCompany Information
Founded
1998
Tool Launched
2025
Status
PublicStock Ticker
$GOOGL
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Employees
10000+
Cost Analysis
Individual
$
$0/month (free preview, future ~$10-20/month expected)
SMB (10-50 users)
$$
TBD (estimated $25-40/user/month)
Mid-Market (50-500 users)
$$$
TBD (estimated $30-50/user/month + usage)
Enterprise (500+ users)
$$$$
TBD (custom pricing, likely $50K-500K+/year)
ℹ️ Pricing Notes
Currently free in public preview with rate limits that refresh every 5 hours based on agent work (not prompt count). Future pricing unclear but expected to follow freemium model. Gemini 3 Pro API costs $2/million input tokens and $12/million output tokens when used directly. Industry analysis suggests individual plans around $10-20/month and team plans $25-40/user/month when launched. No forced annual contracts expected given Google's typical approach. Major uncertainty around enterprise pricing and whether heavy usage will face usage-based charges beyond base subscription.
Market Position
Estimated Users
10M-50MMarket Position
Major PlayerTarget Markets
Primary Competitors
Financial
Funding Stage
PublicEst. Revenue
$1B+Customer Sentiment & Momentum
Customer Sentiment
MixedCompetitive Intelligence
Key Differentiators
- ✨First major agentic IDE from a tech giant
- ✨Multi-model support (not locked to one provider)
- ✨Artifact-based verification system for transparency
- ✨Dual-mode interface (Editor + Manager views)
- ✨Built by proven Windsurf team
- ✨Deep integration with Google Cloud ecosystem
- ✨Free during preview with generous limits
- ✨Autonomous browser automation and testing
- ✨Multi-agent orchestration across workspaces
- ✨Knowledge base for continuous agent learning
Strengths
- ✓Backed by Google's massive resources and infrastructure
- ✓Powered by cutting-edge Gemini 3 Pro model
- ✓Multi-model flexibility (not locked into one provider)
- ✓Completely free during preview period
- ✓Built by proven Windsurf team ($2.4B acquisition)
- ✓Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- ✓Revolutionary artifact system for transparency
- ✓Autonomous browser testing capabilities
- ✓Multi-agent orchestration for complex workflows
- ✓Strong benchmark performance (76.2% on SWE-bench Verified)
- ✓Deep Google Cloud Platform integration
- ✓VS Code compatibility for familiar workflow
Weaknesses
- ⚠Brand new platform with preview-stage bugs and stability issues
- ⚠Rate limits exhaust quickly with heavy usage
- ⚠Model provider overload errors reported frequently
- ⚠Forced Google account login raises privacy concerns
- ⚠Limited to Open VSX extensions (not full VS Code marketplace)
- ⚠Immature compared to Cursor's polished experience
- ⚠Security limitations explicitly acknowledged in terms
- ⚠Learning curve for agent-first mental model
- ⚠Unclear future pricing creates adoption uncertainty
- ⚠Multiple overlapping Google coding tools create confusion
- ⚠Some features feel like 'Windsurf with Google polish' rather than revolutionary
- ⚠Early adopters report authentication issues
- ⚠Credit system poorly documented and opaque
Key Features
- ✓Agent-first development platform
- ✓Multi-model support (Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-OSS)
- ✓Two interface modes: Editor View and Manager View
- ✓Artifact-based verification system
- ✓Autonomous browser automation and testing
- ✓Multi-agent orchestration and coordination
- ✓Knowledge base for agent learning
- ✓Natural language code commands
- ✓Tab autocompletion
- ✓Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- ✓VS Code extension compatibility
- ✓Screenshot and browser recording generation
- ✓Task-oriented workflows
- ✓Asynchronous agent execution
- ✓Google Docs-style feedback on artifacts
Use Cases
- →End-to-end feature development
- →UI/UX iteration and testing
- →Bug fixing and debugging
- →Code refactoring across multiple files
- →Browser-based application testing
- →Multi-step workflow automation
- →Architecture planning and documentation
- →Test generation and validation
- →API integration and testing
- →Greenfield project scaffolding
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