AI-first code editor with codebase-aware chat, edits, and agent mode.

Overview

Cursor is an AI-native code editor (a VS Code fork) that understands your whole codebase. It offers inline edits, multi-file changes, chat with context, and an agent mode that can implement features across files, making it one of the most popular AI coding tools of 2025-26.

Key Features

  • Codebase-wide context and chat
  • Multi-file AI edits
  • Agent mode for autonomous tasks
  • Tab autocomplete that predicts edits
  • Works with top models (GPT, Claude)

Pricing

PlanPriceFor
Hobby$0Limited use
Pro$20/moIndividual developers
Business$40/user/moTeams

Comparison

Compared to GitHub Copilot, Cursor is a full editor with deeper codebase awareness and an agent mode, while Copilot plugs into existing editors.

Compare alternatives

Side-by-side with the 3 closest alternatives.

ToolCategoryPricingVisit
Cursor (this) codeFrom $0/mo Site ↗
GitHub CopilotcodeFrom $10/mo Site ↗
ChatGPTchat, write, codeFree $0 · From $20/mo Site ↗
Claudechat, write, codeFree $0 · From $20/mo Site ↗
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Editor’s Review
4.5/5
Pros
  • +Composer edits across multiple files
  • +Tab completion noticeably faster than Copilot
  • +Codebase-aware chat and agent mode
Cons
  • Pricing feels exploitative to some users
  • 500 premium-request limit frustrates heavy use
  • Privacy and telemetry concerns

The editor we reach for on greenfield codebases - it thinks in your repo. Reviewers love Composer and the fast Tab, but the credit-based pricing and telemetry questions divide opinion.

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