Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code. Its agent can plan and edit across many files, run commands and use your choice of frontier models: the most capable AI coding experience we’ve tried.
What we like
- Excellent multi-file editing agent
- Choose between top models
- Familiar VS Code feel
Watch out for
- Usage limits on Pro for heavy agent use
- Means switching editors
Key facts
| Category | AI coding |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: limited agent requests |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $20/mo |
| Top plan | Ultra: $200/mo |
| Seats | Individual; Teams per user |
| Trial / refund | Free Hobby plan |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Linux (VS Code-based editor) |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
Cursor plans & pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Cost per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free | - | $0 | Limited agent requests |
| Pro | $20 | monthly only | $240 | Extended agent limits, frontier models |
| Pro+ | $60 | monthly only | $720 | 3x usage |
| Ultra | $200 | monthly only | $2,400 | 20x usage |
| Teams | $40 | monthly only | $480 | Per user |
List prices for one user, checked Oct 9, 2026. Taxes extra; per-user plans multiply by seats. Vendors change plans often: confirm on Cursor’s pricing page. Add it to the stack cost calculator →
Is Cursor free? Free plan, trial and discounts →
Plans
- Hobby (free): limited agent requests.
- Pro ($20/mo): extended agent limits and frontier models.
- Pro+ ($60/mo) and Ultra ($200/mo): 3x and 20x usage.
- Teams ($40/user/mo): admin, SSO and analytics.
Who it’s for
Developers who want to hand bigger tasks to an AI agent and don’t mind switching editors.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cursor better than GitHub Copilot?
For agent-style, multi-file work, many developers think so; Copilot is cheaper and works in more editors.
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