CursorAI-first code editor built on VS Code that autocompletes, answers questions and applies multi-file changes from a single instruction.
🇺🇸 Anysphere · San Francisco, United States
Overall score
How it is scored73 /100
Strong
- Pricing
- Freemium · from $20/mo
- Members
- No reviews yet
- Maker
- Anysphere
- Website
- cursor.com
- 64Fair
Ease of use
- —Not rated
Output quality
- 72Strong
Value
- —Not rated
Privacy
- 75Strong
Features
- 62Fair
Integrations
- 77Strong
Platforms
- 90Excellent
Momentum
At a glance
- StrengthMulti-file changes from a single instruction
- StrengthFamiliar VS Code interface for existing users
- WatchRequires code to leave the local machine for cloud models
- WatchPaid plan needed for heavy usage beyond free limits
Every facetof Cursor.
Eight facets, one tool. Turn it around and see where it cracks.
62 /100
Integrations
Documented integrations, and whether there is an API.
About
Cursor is a standalone editor forked from VS Code that weaves AI assistance into every part of the coding workflow. Tab completion predicts and fills multi-line edits; Composer mode applies a written change across several files at once; and a chat panel can read the whole codebase to answer architecture questions. It can connect to any supported language model and respects existing VS Code extensions and keybindings, so the transition from VS Code is lightweight.
Features
- Tab completion with multi-line prediction
- Composer: multi-file agentic change mode
- Codebase-aware chat panel
- Bring-your-own model support
- VS Code extension compatibility
Best for
- Developers who want an AI-first editor without leaving the VS Code ecosystem
- Building features from a plain-English description
- Exploring and understanding an unfamiliar codebase quickly
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FAQ
- What is Cursor?
- Cursor is a standalone editor forked from VS Code that weaves AI assistance into every part of the coding workflow. Tab completion predicts and fills multi-line edits; Composer mode applies a written change across several files at once; and a chat panel can read the whole codebase to answer architecture questions. It can connect to any supported language model and respects existing VS Code extensions and keybindings, so the transition from VS Code is lightweight.
- Is Cursor free?
- Cursor has a free plan, with paid plans for more usage and features.
- Who makes Cursor?
- Cursor is built by Anysphere, based in San Francisco, United States.
- What can I use Cursor for?
- Cursor is listed for coding, code review.
How it is scored
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Value
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Privacy
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Features
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Integrations
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Platforms
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Momentum
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