Cursor

AI-first code editor

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VS Code-based editor with tab completion, inline edits and background/cloud agents across many models.

You want an AI IDE that feels like VS Code with agents built in.

You prefer staying in JetBrains or the terminal.

Score breakdown

Job fit27/30

Ease / time-to-first-result14/15

Value11/15

Momentum15/15

Openness & portability7/10

Trust & maturity9/10

Builder/gamer bonus5/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Pricing: Free Hobby tier; paid Pro plan
Unverified. Unverified: editorial summary. We couldn't confirm this on an official pricing page (JS-rendered, no public pricing, or usage-based) as of Oct 18, 2026.
Free tier: Yes (unverified)
Platforms: Mac · Win · Linux · CLI
Open source: No
Official URL: https://cursor.com
URL verified: Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed: Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources: https://cursor.com