Cursor
The AI-first code editor built on VS Code with native AI integration.
★ 4.8/5.0Free tier / Pro $20/mo / Business $40/user/moIDEAI Assistant
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Cursor is an AI-first code editor forked from VS Code, designed from the ground up to integrate AI into every aspect of the development workflow.
Key Features
- Tab-based completions: AI predicts your next edit across multiple lines
- Chat interface: Ask questions about your codebase in natural language
- Agent mode: AI can plan and execute multi-step coding tasks
- Composer: AI-powered code generation and refactoring
Pros
- Native AI integration (not a plugin)
- Familiar VS Code interface
- Strong context awareness
- Fast iteration cycle
Cons
- Requires switching from your current editor
- Some VS Code extensions may not work
- Privacy concerns for enterprise codebases
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Features | |------|-------|----------| | Free | $0 | 2,000 completions/month | | Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited completions, GPT-4 | | Business | $40/user/mo | Team features, admin controls |
Verdict
Best for: Developers who want the deepest AI integration and are willing to switch editors.
Cursor represents the future of AI-assisted coding. If you're starting fresh or can migrate from VS Code, it's the most polished AI coding experience available today.