Cursor

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In short

Cursor is aI coding agent and editor: hand off coding tasks to agents that turn ideas into code. It has a free plan and paid plans start at $8/mo. We recommend it in: Best AI for vibe coding.

Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · Test depth: Researched · Sources

Cursor pricing and key facts

Official site
https://cursor.com
Pricing (as of Oct 25, 2026)
Free $0/mo (limited AI usage); Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo; Teams from $30/user/mo. Third-party model usage billed separately.
Free tier
Yes
Open source
No
Test depth
Researched Compiled from official pages and public sources. Not used hands-on yet.
Last checked
Oct 25, 2026

Cursor score: 70/100

Test depth40Researched
Value70free tier/plan verified: +50; lowest paid plan $8/mo: +20
Freshness100checked 0 day(s) before this build

How scores work

Cursor alternatives

ToolFree planPaid fromOpen sourceScore
CursorYes$8/moNo70
AiderYesFree / usage-basedYes82
Browser UseYesFree / usage-basedYes82
ClineYesFree / usage-basedYes82
CrewAIYesFree / usage-basedYes82
LangGraphYesFree / usage-basedYes82
OpenAI CodexYesFree / usage-basedYes82

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Where Cursor fits

Best AI for vibe coding

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