DOACursor
Cursor launched in 2023. It is a VS Code-based editor built for an agent. Hobby is free with limited use. Individual/Pro $20 / month. Pro+ $60. Ultra $200. Teams $40 per person.
When it launched
Anysphere · 2023
Languages
English editor. Chat understands Spanish.
Where it runs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Plans and price (guide)
- Hobby · $0
Limited agent requests.
- Pro / Individual · $20 / month
The plan for daily coding.
- Pro+ · $60 / month
More usage of costly models.
- Ultra · $200 / month
Very high usage.
- Teams · $40 / person / month
Team billing and controls.
What you can do
- Chat with full-repo context
- Tab completions and composer/agent
- Project rules and swappable models
Pros
- The best agent-plus-editor flow right now
- High productivity on mid-size features
- The agent can touch several files
- It feels like a pair-programming partner
Limits and plans
- Pro is almost required if you code every day
- Diffs still need disciplined review
What it is good for
- Developers who live in the editor
- Startups that want to move tickets faster
- Build a new feature
- Fix a bug
- Understand someone else’s repo
How to get started with Cursor
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to Cursor
See all alternatives to Cursor →
Comparisons
Cursor: frequently asked questions
What is Cursor for?
VS Code-based editor built for agentic coding: chat with the whole repo as context, autocomplete and a choice of models. Owned by SpaceX since August 2026.
Is Cursor free?
It has a free version with limits. Limited free Hobby. Pro $20, Pro+ $60 and Ultra $200 a month. Teams $40 per user. Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does Cursor work on?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Is Cursor hard to use?
It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
What are the alternatives to Cursor?
The closest are GitHub Copilot, Claude and Replit. You can see them all on the alternatives to Cursor page.