AI-native code editor
Cursor
Cursor is a VS Code-based editor that combines tab completion, inline edits, repository-aware agents, and delegated cloud agents in one interface. It is the strongest fit here for developers who want AI embedded in a graphical editor rather than centered on a terminal. The tradeoff is a more complicated usage model: cost depends on the plan, selected model, included usage pools, and optional on-demand usage.
Best for
- VS Code users who want an AI-native editing workflow
- Interactive changes with inline diffs and visual review
- Running local and cloud agents from the same editor
- Teams that want shared rules, skills, plugins, and usage controls
Not best for
- Terminal-only workflows
- JetBrains users who do not want to switch editors
- Developers who want simple, model-independent flat pricing
Quick facts
- Vendor
- Anysphere
- Category
- AI-native code editor
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Integrations
- VS Code extensions, GitHub, MCP, Slack, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Bugbot
- Pricing
- Hobby is free with limited agent requests and completions. Individual plans are Pro at $20 monthly, Pro Plus at $60, and Ultra at $200; each includes model usage and supports paid overages. Teams costs $40 per user monthly for Standard or $120 for Premium, with lower annual rates. Cloud agents consume usage at the selected model's API price.
In Depth: Cursor
Key features
- VS Code interface with extension, theme, and keybinding compatibility
- Tab completion, inline edits, agent mode, and repository search
- Built-in browser tools plus MCP, skills, hooks, and custom subagents
- Cloud agents for parallel work in isolated remote environments
- Bugbot code review and team automations
- Cursor models plus models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and other providers
Pricing and access
Hobby is free with limited agent requests and completions. Individual plans are Pro at $20 monthly, Pro Plus at $60, and Ultra at $200; each includes model usage and supports paid overages. Teams costs $40 per user monthly for Standard or $120 for Premium, with lower annual rates. Cloud agents consume usage at the selected model's API price.
Pricing changes often. We update this writeup as vendor pages change. Always confirm the latest on https://www.cursor.com before committing.
