Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code

4.6 out of 54.6(4,567 reviews)
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About Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code. It brings AI capabilities directly into your coding workflow with features like multi-file editing and codebase chat.

Key Features

  • AI code completion
  • Codebase chat
  • Multi-file editing
  • VS Code extensions
  • Ctrl+K for AI
  • Codebase indexing

Pricing Plans

Free

$0
  • Basic AI features
  • Limited completions
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Pro

$20/mo
  • Unlimited AI
  • Claude + GPT-4
  • Priority support
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Business

$40/user/mo
  • Team features
  • Admin controls
  • SSO
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Best AI coding experience
  • Familiar VS Code interface
  • Understands codebase context
  • Regular updates

Cons

  • Requires coding knowledge
  • AI can make mistakes
  • Subscription cost
  • Indexing large codebases

Best For

Software development
Code refactoring
Debugging with AI
Learning new codebases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cursor better than VS Code?

Cursor is VS Code with built-in AI features. If you use VS Code and want AI assistance, Cursor is better.

Does Cursor use Claude or GPT-4?

Cursor uses both Claude and GPT-4, depending on the task.