Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code.

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About Cursor

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, so existing extensions, themes and keybindings carry over. It adds codebase-aware chat, multi-line autocomplete and an agent mode that can plan and edit across many files, run commands and iterate on errors. Developers can choose between several frontier models. It has become one of the most popular tools for AI-assisted programming. A free Hobby plan includes limited AI usage, and paid plans raise request limits and add team administration and privacy controls.

Best for: Developers who want deep AI help across a whole codebase.

What works

Familiar VS Code foundation
Strong codebase-aware agent
Choice of AI models

Why people leave

Heavy AI use requires paid plans
Usage limits can change

Top Cursor alternatives

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Windsurf
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Zed
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Google Antigravity
Google's agent-first IDE with a free individual plan.
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Kiro
Plans work as reviewable specs before agents change code.
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Cursor: common questions

Is Cursor free?

Cursor has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Cursor open source?

No, Cursor is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Visual Studio Code, Zed and VSCodium.

What platforms does Cursor run on?

Cursor is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Cursor?

The highest-ranked Cursor alternatives right now are Windsurf, Visual Studio Code and Zed. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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