Cursor
Cursor is an AI coding agent by Anysphere (part of SpaceX).
An AI-first code editor with a built-in coding agent.
CodingFreemium
cursor.com
What it does
Cursor is a code editor built around AI. Its agent can plan and make changes across your project, and it offers fast autocomplete and chat with your codebase.
- Autonomous coding agents
- Cloud agents run in parallel
- Cursor CLI
- Slack integration
- AI code reviews via Bugbot
- Code hosting via Origin
- Agent edits across files
- Codebase-aware chat
Best for
The maker
Anysphere (part of SpaceX)
“Cursor is your coding agent for building ambitious software.”In their words
Pros & cons
Pros
- It can build, test and show you the changes before you accept them.
Cons
- Heavy model use can be billed afterwards.
Pricing
FreemiumFree tier
Free plan; paid plans from $8/mo (Plus, Grok models only); Premium $30/mo
Prices change. Confirm on the official site.
Runs on
Lit = listed by the maker. Dimmed = not listed.
Desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux. Native iPhone and iPad app requires iOS/iPadOS 26 or later. Cloud agents also work on the web. Android app is planned.
Works with
Under the hood
Models as stated by the maker.
Privacy
- SOC 2 | ISO27001 | ISO42001 | AIUC-1 Certified
- Privacy mode: code data not used for training when enabled
Follow
Sources
Last verified October 14, 2026
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