Cursor
AI-native code editor built on VS Code
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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.
- Works on:
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Integrates with:
- GitHub
What Cursor costs
As printed on cursor.com on September 3, 2026
Figures are copied from the vendor's own pricing page, never calculated or converted, and a tier we could not confirm is left out rather than estimated. Pricing changes without notice. Check cursor.com before you buy ↗
What changed
All tracked changes →Cursor added the Pro plan at $20.
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Cursor added the Standard plan at $40.
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Cursor added the Pro+ plan at custom pricing.
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Cursor added the Ultra plan at custom pricing.
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What Cursor does well
- ✓ 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
Key features
- Multi-file edits from a single prompt
- Codebase-aware chat and search
- Inline completions and refactors
- Works with existing VS Code extensions
People also ask
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.
How much does Cursor cost? +
Cursor lists 9 plans: Hobby (free), Individual at $20/mo, Pro at $20/mo, Teams at $40/mo, Standard at $40/mo, Enterprise (custom pricing), Pro+ (custom pricing), Ultra (custom pricing), Premium (custom pricing).
What platforms does Cursor run on? +
Cursor runs on macOS, Windows, Linux.
What does Cursor integrate with? +
Cursor officially integrates with GitHub.
At a glance
- Pricing model
- freemium
- Category
- code
- Website
- cursor.com ↗
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- Capabilities
- code-editor code-completion ai-chat refactoring codebase-context
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