Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Multi-file editing, intelligent refactoring, and a built-in chat that understands your entire codebase. A favorite among developers for complex projects.

Pricing verified 2025-04-01

9.5

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Overview

Cursor represents the next evolution in AI-assisted development — an AI-first code editor built on VS Code's foundation that treats AI as a core feature rather than a plugin. Its deep codebase awareness means it understands your project's architecture, dependencies, and coding patterns, producing suggestions that are contextually accurate across multiple files.

The Composer feature sets Cursor apart: describe a change in natural language and it will modify multiple files simultaneously, handling imports, type definitions, and cross-file references automatically. For complex refactoring and feature implementation, it's transformative.

Cursor has rapidly become the editor of choice among professional developers, with its Cmd+K inline editing and Tab completion feeling more intuitive than any competing tool. The agent mode can autonomously plan and execute multi-step coding tasks.

Key features

AI Editor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Every feature is designed around AI assistance, from inline editing (Cmd+K) to intelligent Tab completion.

Multi-file

Composer makes changes across multiple files simultaneously. Handles imports, types, and cross-file references automatically.

Codebase-aware

Indexes your entire project to understand architecture, patterns, and dependencies. Suggestions fit naturally into your codebase.

Pricing

Free tier: 2000 completions and 50 premium requests per month

Plan	Price	What's included
Hobby	Free	2000 completions, 50 slow premium requests/mo
Pro	$20/mo	Unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests/mo
Business	$40/mo/user	Admin dashboard, centralized billing, privacy mode