Cursor
AI-first code editor with inline chat, autocomplete, and codebase-aware assistance
Cursor scores 8.25/10 overall in our independent testing. It's best for developers, software engineers, freelancers. It offers a free plan (Hobby), with paid plans starting at $20/monthly (Pro).
Pricing & features last verified 10 Sep 2026
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Score Breakdown
Cursor Pricing
Hobby
Free: no credit card required; limited Agent requests; access to Composer
Pro
Everything in Hobby plus extended Agent limits, generous Grok limits, frontier models, MCPs/skills/hooks, cloud agents; on-demand usage billed in arrears
Pro+
For daily agent users; higher included model usage than Pro
Ultra
For agent power users; highest included model usage
Teams
Per user (Standard/Premium); centralized team billing, team marketplace, cloud agents with shared context, usage analytics, team-wide privacy mode, SAML/OIDC SSO
Enterprise
Custom pricing; pooled usage, invoice/PO billing, SCIM, repository/model/MCP access controls
Pros
- +Purpose-built IDE with AI deeply integrated throughout
- +Codebase-aware context — understands your entire project
- +Tab autocomplete is faster and smarter than GitHub Copilot
- +Supports Claude, GPT-4o, and other top models
- +VS Code compatible — import extensions and settings
Cons
- −Requires switching away from your existing IDE
- −Can be slow when processing large codebases
- −Free tier limits are restrictive for daily use
- −Privacy concerns about code being sent to AI providers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cursor?
AI-first code editor with inline chat, autocomplete, and codebase-aware assistance. In our testing it scores 8.25/10 overall.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor offers a free plan (Hobby). Paid plans start at $20/monthly (Pro).
Is Cursor worth it?
Cursor scores 8.25/10 overall in our testing, including 9/10 for features and 9/10 for value for money. It is best for developers, software engineers, freelancers.
What are the best alternatives to Cursor?
GitHub Copilot (8.5/10) is the top-rated alternative in our catalog, followed by ChatGPT (8.25/10). See the full ranking on our Cursor alternatives page.
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