Cursor is an editor built around AI. It reads your whole codebase, edits across files and answers questions about your project. The default for AI pair-programming.
Best for
Day-to-day AI coding in an editor.
Pricing
Free tier available, plus a 14-day trial of paid features. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Pros
- Reads and understands your whole codebase, not just the open file, for more contextual suggestions and edits
- Widely regarded as the default choice for AI pair-programming in an editor
- 14-day free trial to properly test it on a real project
Cons
- No ongoing free tier for full usage past the trial
- Fork-of-VS-Code approach means you're switching editors, unlike extension-based tools
Tags
editorpair-programming
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to leave VS Code to use Cursor?
Cursor is a fork of VS Code, so the interface will feel familiar, but it is a separate editor you install rather than an extension for your existing VS Code setup.
