Cursor
Cursor is a VS Code-based editor rebuilt around AI, with multi-file agent edits, codebase-aware chat and a choice of frontier models.
- Brand
- Anysphere
- Category
- AI Tools
- Released
- 2023
- Price
- $20
- VersusAnything Score
- 32/100
Key features
- AI-native editor
- Multi-file agent edits
- Choice of models
Best for developers who want an AI-first editor rather than a plugin.
Cursor specifications
| Developer | Anysphere |
|---|---|
| Tool type | AI code editor |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Free tier | Yes, limited free tier |
| Entry paid plan (USD/month) | $20 |
| Image generation | No |
| Live web search | Yes |
| Voice mode | No |
| File and image upload | Yes |
| Developer API | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Best for | AI-first code editing with multi-file agents |
Score breakdown
- Capabilities (50%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every AI tool in our database using the ai tools weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- AI-native editor
- Multi-file agent edits
- Choice of models
Cons
- Weaker value score (26/100 within ai tools)
- Weaker capabilities score (36/100 within ai tools)
Compare Cursor against
Alternatives to Cursor
- ChatGPT 50/100
- Google Gemini 58/100
- Claude 43/100
- Microsoft Copilot 45/100
- Perplexity 50/100
- Grok 43/100
Sources
- Cursor: Anysphere official site (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.