Cursor

AI-first code editor

codingFree tier Due for review

Overview

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on VS Code with deep AI integration for editing, refactoring, and codebase understanding.

Key features

AI-first code editor
Agent for codebase search, web, file edits, and commands
Project, user, team, and AGENTS.md rules
Model selection
Checkpoints and browser testing

Limitations

Agent output requires diff review and tests
Model and product surfaces change quickly
Broad tasks can create unnecessary changes without tight scope

Best for

Scoped repository changesAgentic coding with explicit verificationTeams preferring an AI-first editor workflow

Pricing

Free tier; Pro $20/mo

• Free: 2000 completions, 50 premium requests
• Pro: $20/mo — 500 premium requests
• Business: $40/user/mo

Pricing verified 9/5/2026. Always confirm on the official website.

Privacy & safety

Cursor privacy mode available. Review their data policy for code handling.

Cursor comparisons

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GitHub Copilot vs Cursor

GitHub Copilot and Cursor now overlap across completion, chat, repository context, multi-file edits, agent workflows, commands, and review. Copilot spans supported editors and GitHub surfaces; Cursor is an AI-first editor and agent environment. Choose by workflow, governance, supported surfaces, recovery, and verified task results.

Learn Cursor

Cursor Crash Course

Learn Cursor for AI-native coding — codebase context, chat and agents, multi-file editing, project rules, testing, diff review, recovery, and security. Recommended prerequisite: basic programming and Git.

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