# Cursor

> AI-native code editor built on VS Code

Source: https://dailyaitools.ai/tools/cursor/ (dailyaitools, a tracker of AI tools; no ratings or reviews)

## Key facts

- Category: Code
- Price: Free plan, then $20/mo
- Free plan: Yes, free plan, then $20/mo
- Works on: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Integrates with: GitHub
- Website: https://cursor.com
- Verification: Under review since October 12, 2026: the last check did not confirm every detail.

## What it is

Cursor is a desktop code editor built as a fork of VS Code, so it keeps the familiar interface, extensions, and keybindings while adding AI throughout the workflow. You can describe a change in plain language and Cursor edits across multiple files, ask questions about your codebase, and accept inline suggestions. It offers a free tier with limited AI usage and paid Individual and Teams plans for heavier use.

## Plans

| Plan | Price | Free-plan limit or note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby | Free |  |
| Pro | $20/mo | $16/mo billed yearly |
| Standard | $40/mo | Teams, per user; $32/user/mo billed yearly |
| Teams | $40/mo |  |
| Pro+ | $60/mo | $48/mo billed yearly |
| Premium | $120/mo | Teams, per user; $96/user/mo billed yearly |
| Ultra | $200/mo | $160/mo billed yearly |
| Enterprise | Custom |  |

Prices as printed on https://cursor.com/pricing. Nothing is converted or annualized.

## Features

- Multi-file edits from a single prompt
- Codebase-aware chat and search
- Inline completions and refactors
- Works with existing VS Code extensions

## Good fit for

- Editing across many files from one natural-language prompt
- Understanding an unfamiliar codebase through chat
- Staying in a familiar VS Code environment while adding AI

## Questions

### How much does Cursor cost?

Cursor lists 8 plans: Hobby (free), Pro at $20/mo, Standard at $40/mo, Teams at $40/mo, Pro+ at $60/mo, Premium at $120/mo, Ultra at $200/mo, Enterprise (custom pricing).

### Is Cursor free?

Cursor has a free tier with a limited number of AI requests. Paid Individual and Teams plans raise the limits and unlock more capable models.

### Is Cursor based on VS Code?

Yes. Cursor is a fork of VS Code, so most VS Code extensions, themes, and keyboard shortcuts work in it.

### What can Cursor's AI do?

It can make multi-file edits from a prompt, answer questions about your code, generate and refactor code inline, and explain errors.

## Recorded pricing changes

- 2026-10-12: Cursor added the Teams plan at $40.
- 2026-09-03: Cursor added the Pro plan at $20.
- 2026-09-03: Cursor added the Standard plan at $40.
- 2026-09-03: Cursor added the Pro+ plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-09-03: Cursor added the Ultra plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-09-03: Cursor added the Premium plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-08-10: Cursor added the Pro plan at $20.
- 2026-08-10: Cursor added the Standard plan at $40.
- 2026-08-10: Cursor added the Pro+ plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-08-10: Cursor added the Ultra plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-08-10: Cursor added the Premium plan at custom pricing.
- 2026-07-27: Cursor added the Hobby plan at free.

## Sources

- https://cursor.com/llms.txt
- https://cursor.com
- https://cursor.com/pricing

Listed July 5, 2026, updated October 12, 2026.