Cursor

    AI App Builders & Coding

    Personally UsedFree Plan Available

    An AI-first code editor for writing and changing code with AI help.

    Last reviewed 11/1/2026

    Overview

    Cursor is an AI code editor built on the familiar VS Code foundation. You can chat with your codebase, let its Agent make multi-file changes, and accept inline Tab completions as you type. It suits developers and technical founders who want AI help directly inside their editor.

    Best For

    AI-assisted coding inside a full code editor

    Key Features

    • Agent mode for multi-step, multi-file code changes
    • Chat with your codebase
    • Tab completions as you type
    • Choice of AI models on paid plans
    • Works with existing VS Code extensions and settings

    Pricing

    $20/month (Pro) Official pricing

    Free plan: Available

    Pros & Cons

    Pros

    • Free Hobby plan to try core features
    • Familiar VS Code-style editor
    • Single subscription covers Agent, Chat and Tab

    Cons

    • Free plan has limited usage
    • Heavier use draws down a monthly usage allowance on paid plans
    • Best suited to people comfortable reading code

    My Experience

    Abbas uses Cursor as his coding agent for development work.
    — Abbas Mirza

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