Cursor

What is Cursor?

Cursor is an AI-native code editor built on Visual Studio Code, developed by Anysphere. It goes beyond simple code suggestions by understanding your entire codebase, allowing it to answer questions about the project, suggest multi-file edits, and write code with full context. It has quickly become the preferred editor for developers who want deep AI integration without leaving their existing VS Code workflow.

Cursor in our review: Strengths and weaknesses

Cursor's biggest strength is its codebase-aware AI: you can ask questions like "where is the authentication logic?" and get accurate answers based on your actual code. The Composer mode handles complex multi-file refactors autonomously. Weaknesses include the cost relative to GitHub Copilot, and JetBrains users are better served by Windsurf.

Pricing and plans

Cursor offers a free Hobby plan with limited completions and 2,000 code completions per month. The Pro plan costs $20/month and includes unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests, and unlimited slow requests. Business plans are available for teams with centralized billing and security features.

Who is Cursor for?

Cursor is the top choice for VS Code users who want the most powerful AI coding assistant available. It is ideal for professional developers, solo founders, and teams working on complex codebases who need more than line-by-line autocomplete — they need a collaborator that understands the full project.