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The AI-first code editor built for the future of programming

4.6
1850 reviews 92% would recommend
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What is Cursor?

Cursor is an AI-first code editor (VS Code fork) that reimagines programming with AI at its core. It offers multi-file editing, autonomous agents, and the most powerful AI coding experience available.

Key Features

  • AI-Native Editor: Built from the ground up for AI
  • Multi-file Edits: AI suggests changes across your project
  • Background Agents: Run tasks in parallel
  • Tab Completions: Context-aware code suggestions
  • @Folders: Add entire codebases to context
  • Model Selection: Use Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and more
  • VS Code Compatible: All extensions work

Best For

Developers who want the most advanced AI coding experience, those building new projects, and anyone seeking an AI-first development environment.

Top Features

  • AI-first code editor built on VS Code
  • Composer for multi-file edits
  • Tab completions powered by AI
  • Chat with your codebase
  • Agent mode for autonomous coding
  • Multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
  • Background agents for parallel tasks
  • Rules for custom AI behavior

User Ratings

Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.4

Pros

  • • Best AI-first IDE experience
  • • Excellent multi-file editing with Composer
  • • VS Code familiarity with AI superpowers
  • • Access to multiple frontier models
  • • Constant updates and improvements
  • • Great for large codebase navigation

Cons

  • • More expensive than GitHub Copilot
  • • Credit system can be confusing
  • • June 2025 pricing changes caused backlash
  • • Requires internet connection

Best For

Developers who want the most advanced AI coding experience, those building new projects, and anyone seeking an AI-first development environment.

Features

AI Coding

  • Tab Completions
  • Composer (Multi-file)
  • Chat with Codebase
  • Agent Mode
  • Code Explanations

Editor Features

  • VS Code Compatible
  • Extension Support
  • Git Integration
  • Custom Rules

Pricing

Hobby (Free)

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For exploration

  • Unlimited tab completions
  • 50 premium requests/month
  • Basic features
  • Limited models
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Pro

$20 month

For developers

  • $20 worth of usage credits
  • Unlimited Auto mode
  • All AI models
  • Fast requests
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Pro Plus

$60 month

For power users

  • 1,500 fast agent requests
  • Extended context
  • Reduced overage rates
  • Priority support
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Teams

$40 user_month

For teams

  • All Pro features
  • SSO
  • Admin controls
  • Team management
  • Usage accounting
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User Reviews

Senior Developer
Senior Software Engineer • Technology
201-500 employees
Verified

"The future of coding is here"

Cursor has fundamentally changed how I code. The Composer feature for multi-file edits is incredible. It understands my entire codebase. Worth every penny compared to Copilot.

Pros

Composer is game-changing, great AI understanding, VS Code familiarity

Cons

Pricing changes were confusing, needs internet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cursor better than GitHub Copilot?

Cursor offers more advanced features like Composer for multi-file editing and agent mode. It's a full IDE, while Copilot is a plugin. Cursor costs $20/month vs Copilot's $10, but provides more capabilities for complex projects.

Product Details

Vendor Anysphere
Founded 2022
Headquarters San Francisco, CA
Company Size 11-50 employees
Deployment Cloud (SaaS)
Mobile Apps No
Free Tier Yes
API No

Support Options

Email Support Community Discord Documentation

Training

Documentation Community Resources Video Tutorials

Integrations

GitHub, GitLab, VS Code extensions compatible

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