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Cursor is a VS Code–based AI-native editor with repo-aware chat, multi-file edits, Composer/agent modes, and cloud background agents.

SEC.01

What it does

  • 01Tab completion
  • 02Agent / Composer modes
  • 03Project rules
  • 04Model choice
  • 05Cloud agents
  • 06Code review helpers
SEC.02

Who it's for

Day-to-day coding in a polished AI IDE; the best-known entry in the category.

PRICING

Pricing

Hobby free; Pro $20/mo; Pro+ $60; Ultra $200; Teams $40/user. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Paid plans bundle two usage pools (Cursor models vs. third-party models at API price); heavy agent use on Pro can hit limits. Continue.dev was folded into Cursor in June 2026.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Cursor?

Cursor is a VS Code–based AI-native editor with repo-aware chat, multi-file edits, Composer/agent modes, and cloud background agents.

Who is Cursor for?

Day-to-day coding in a polished AI IDE; the best-known entry in the category.

How much does Cursor cost?

Hobby free; Pro $20/mo; Pro+ $60; Ultra $200; Teams $40/user. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does Cursor run locally or in the cloud?

Cursor runs locally on your machine and in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are an editor/IDE surface, an API or protocol.

What are alternatives to Cursor?

Other AI IDE entries in the catalog: Windsurf / Devin Desktop, Kiro, Google Antigravity, Zed, Trae. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the AI IDEs category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting Cursor?

Paid plans bundle two usage pools (Cursor models vs. third-party models at API price); heavy agent use on Pro can hit limits. Continue.dev was folded into Cursor in June 2026.