Cursor

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The AI-first code editor built for pair programming with AI

★★★★½ 4.7 (6,540 reviews)

Freemium

About Cursor

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor forked from VS Code. It integrates Claude, GPT-4, and other models directly into the coding workflow with intelligent autocomplete, chat, and codebase understanding.

Key Features

AI-powered code autocomplete (Tab)

Chat with your entire codebase

Inline code editing with Cmd+K

Multi-file editing with Composer

Codebase-aware context and @-mentions

Built on VS Code with full extension support

Multiple AI model selection (Claude, GPT-4, etc.)

Privacy mode to prevent code storage

Pricing Plans

Hobby

Free

2000 completions
50 slow premium requests
VS Code extension support

Pro

$20/mo

Unlimited completions
500 fast premium requests
Unlimited slow requests
10 Claude Opus uses/day

Business

$40/mo

Everything in Pro
Centralized billing
Admin dashboard
Privacy mode enforcement

Use Cases

Full-stack web development Rapid prototyping with AI assistance Code refactoring and optimization Learning new programming languages Bug fixing and debugging

Limitations

Free tier has limited premium requests
Requires downloading a separate editor
AI suggestions can occasionally be incorrect
Heavy resource usage on older machines

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cursor better than VS Code with Copilot?

Cursor offers deeper AI integration with features like Composer (multi-file editing) and full codebase context. VS Code + Copilot is better if you prefer staying in the standard VS Code ecosystem.

Can I use my own API keys with Cursor?

Yes, Cursor Pro allows you to bring your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys for unlimited usage beyond the included requests.

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