What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI code editor made by Anysphere. It is built on the same foundation as VS Code, so it feels familiar and can import your extensions, themes and keybindings.
AI is part of every step: tab completion predicts your next edit, chat answers questions about your project, and the agent can plan and make changes across many files, run commands and fix errors.
Cursor key features
- 01
Agent mode
Describe a change and the agent edits across files, runs terminal commands and iterates on errors.
- 02
Tab completion
Predicts multi-line edits and your next cursor position, not just the next word.
- 03
Codebase chat
Ask questions about your project with relevant files pulled in as context.
- 04
Familiar setup
Import VS Code extensions, settings and keybindings in one step.
- 05
Model choice
Pick from several AI models depending on your plan.
Is Cursor right for you?
Best for
- Developers who want AI inside a full editor rather than a separate tool
- VS Code users who want to switch without losing their setup
- Everyday coding with fast completions plus an agent for bigger changes
Things to consider
- Plans differ in which models you can use; check the pricing page before upgrading.
- Heavier agent use can need a higher plan or usage-based billing.
- It replaces your editor, so teams standardised on another IDE may prefer a plugin.
Cursor pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited agent and chat requests. |
| Plus | $8/month | |
| Premium | $30/month | |
| Super | $100/month | |
| Ultra | $200/month | |
| Teams | From $30/user/month |
Enterprise pricing is custom. Prices exclude taxes, and model access differs by plan.
Checked on 22 Oct 2026 against the official pricing page ↗. Prices can change, so confirm before you buy.
How to get started with Cursor
- Download Cursor from the official website and install it.
- Import your VS Code extensions and settings when prompted.
- Open a project and try tab completion while you edit.
- Open the agent, describe a small change and review the proposed diff before accepting it.
Cursor alternatives
Google Antigravity
by Google
Google's agent-first coding environment where AI agents plan, write and test code alongside a built-in editor.
- Free for individuals. Higher limits through Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
GitHub's AI pair programmer for completions, chat and coding agents inside your editor, the CLI and GitHub.
- Free plan available. Pro $10/month; Business $19/user/month.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
Claude Code
by Anthropic
Anthropic's coding agent that works in your terminal, IDE or browser to edit code, run commands and fix bugs across a codebase.
- Not on the Claude Free plan. Included with Claude Pro ($20/month) and above, or pay as you go through the API.
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
Cursor FAQ
Is Cursor free?
Yes, Cursor has a free plan with limited agent and chat requests. Paid plans start at $8 per month.
Is Cursor based on VS Code?
Yes. Cursor is built on the VS Code foundation, so most VS Code extensions, themes and shortcuts work.
Who makes Cursor?
Cursor is made by Anysphere.