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Cursor
The AI-first code editor
★★★★★4.5/5|Anysphere|Since 2023
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a VS Code fork built around AI. It can edit multiple files simultaneously, understand your entire codebase, and generate code from natural language instructions. Supports Claude, GPT-4, and other models.
Key Features
- ✓ Multi-file editing
- ✓ Codebase understanding
- ✓ Tab completion
- ✓ Chat with code
- ✓ Multiple AI models
- ✓ Composer mode
Pros
- + Understands full codebase
- + Multi-file edits
- + VS Code compatible
Cons
- - Expensive Pro plan
- - Can be slow on large codebases
- - Occasional hallucinations
Who is Cursor best for?
Full-stack developmentCode refactoringBug fixingNew feature developmentCode review
Cursor vs Other Tools
FAQs
Is Cursor free or paid?
Cursor is Freemium. 2000 completions/month free. Monthly price: ₹1,700.
What are the best alternatives to Cursor?
Top alternatives to Cursor: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf.
What can Cursor do?
Cursor’s main features: Multi-file editing, Codebase understanding, Tab completion, Chat with code, Multiple AI models, Composer mode.
Pricing
ModelFreemium
Free Tier2000 completions/month free
Monthly₹1,700/mo
Annual (per mo)₹1,400/mo