Agents
Cursor
by Anysphere
An editor with an integrated agent, useful when you want to see code and proposed changes together.
Our verdict
An editor with an integrated agent, useful when you want to see code and proposed changes together.
Best for: People who prefer working inside an editor with visible files and changes.
Choose something else if: you want a standalone business automation platform rather than a code editor.
Source review
Using Cursor in practice
Where it runs
Desktop editor with connected services.
How to install
Install Cursor, open a project and configure your account.
What it costs
Check current plans and usage allowances on the vendor site.
Prices and plans change. Check the linked sources before committing.
Why consider it
- Agent workflows sit alongside your project in the editor.
- Rules and MCP extend the working context.
What to watch for
- You still need to understand and check the changes.
- Plans and model usage allowances vary.
A first task to try
Open a small project and ask the agent to explain one function before requesting an edit.
Suggested exercise, not an installation test. We reviewed the linked documentation; no host compatibility is implied.
Other options to understand
Related tools can solve different parts of the same job. Compare fit before treating them as replacements.
Key facts
What we have checked
- Free plan
- Free tier available
- Plus plan
- $8.00 a month
- Premium plan
- $30.00 a month
- Super plan
- $100.00 a month
- Ultra plan
- $200.00 a month
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Price
What Cursor costs, over time
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Over time | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFree tier | Free tier availableSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | cursor.com |
| PlusFlat | $8.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | cursor.com |
| PremiumFlat | $30.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | cursor.com |
| SuperFlat | $100.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | cursor.com |
| UltraFlat | $200.00 a monthSince 24 Oct 2026 | No change recorded | cursor.com |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Cursor
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|---|---|---|---|
| AiderAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| blackboxAlternative to this | Agent | Matched from the listing text | |
| Claude CodeAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| Claude CodeAlternative to this | App | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| ClineAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| ClippyAlternative to this | Agent | Matched from the listing text | |
| CodeiumAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| ContinueAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| DevinAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| GitHub CopilotAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| OpenAI Codex (CLI + cloud agent)Alternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| OpenHandsAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| Replit AgentAlternative to this | Agent | Matched from the listing text | |
| v0 by VercelAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| Web Design Guidelines (Vercel)Alternative to this | Skill | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| WindsurfAlternative to this | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| CodyThis is an alternative to it | Agent | Matched from the listing text |
Compare
Compare Cursor side by side
Sources
Where this comes from
- cursor.comOfficial
- Cursor documentationOur review
A source shows what was published when we checked it. It does not certify security, performance or a working installation. Read our method.
Changelog
What changed
No changes recorded yet. Releases, price changes and deprecations appear here, with their dates, once we track them for this record.
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