Cursor

by Cursor Inc.

Freemium

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep AI integration. It offers Hobby (free), Pro ($20/mo), Pro+ ($60/mo), Ultra ($200/mo), and Teams ($40/user/mo) plans with codebase-aware AI and multi-file editing.

4.7
out of 5.0 · 1,200+ reviews
Category Coding
Platform macOSWindowsLinux
Last Updated March 20, 2026
Website cursor.com

Overview

Cursor is an AI-native code editor built on top of Visual Studio Code, designed from the ground up to make developers dramatically more productive with AI. Rather than bolting AI features onto an existing editor, Cursor deeply integrates AI into every aspect of the coding workflow — from autocomplete to multi-file refactoring.

The editor is codebase-aware, meaning its AI understands your entire project structure, dependencies, and coding patterns. This context awareness enables significantly more accurate suggestions, bug fixes, and code generation compared to generic AI coding tools. Cursor supports all VS Code extensions, themes, and keybindings, making migration seamless.

Key features include Tab completion that predicts your next edit (not just the next word), Composer mode for multi-file editing with a single prompt, Chat for asking questions about your codebase, and Agent mode for autonomous coding tasks. Cursor provides access to multiple AI models including Claude, GPT-5.2, and Gemini within a unified interface.

Cursor runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The Hobby plan includes a 2-week Pro trial, while paid plans unlock unlimited completions, higher usage credits, and priority access to premium models.

Pricing

Hobby
$0 /mo
  • 2-week Pro trial included
  • 2,000 code completions and 50 slow premium requests
  • Access to basic AI features for trying out the editor
Pro
$20 /mo
  • Unlimited Tab completions with AI autocomplete
  • Extended Agent limits and a $20 credit pool for premium model usage
  • Annual billing at $16/month
Pro+
$60 /mo
  • Identical features to Pro with 3x the credits ($60 pool)
  • For developers who frequently use premium models and need more headroom
Ultra
$200 /mo
  • 20x the usage credits of Pro plus priority access to new features
  • Built for full-time AI-native development workflows
Teams
$40 /user/mo
  • Pro-equivalent AI access for each developer plus shared chats, commands, rules across the team, centralized billing, and admin controls

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deep codebase awareness produces highly relevant suggestions
Tab completion predicts entire edits, not just next tokens
Composer mode enables powerful multi-file refactoring
Seamless migration from VS Code — all extensions and settings work
Access to multiple AI models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) in one editor
Agent mode can autonomously complete complex coding tasks
Active development with frequent updates and new features
Credit-based system lets you choose when to use premium models

Cons

Pro plan credits can run out quickly with heavy premium model usage
Occasional latency with AI features on slower connections
Learning curve for Composer mode and advanced AI features
Some VS Code extensions may have minor compatibility issues
Can be resource-heavy on older machines
Credit system adds complexity compared to flat-rate pricing
Team features are relatively new and still maturing

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