Cursor

Name: Cursor
Rating: 4.5

AI-first code editor with agent mode and full codebase context.

full-stack developmentlarge codebasesrapid prototyping

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Provider: AnysphereFree tier: YesAPI: —Starting price: $20/mo

89/100

Most popular AI code editor • Multi-model support • Agent mode

How we rate

Pros

Best AI-assisted coding experience
Full codebase context understanding
Agent mode can implement features autonomously
Multi-model support (Claude, GPT, etc)
VS Code compatible extensions

Cons

$20/mo for meaningful usage
Can be resource-heavy
Occasional context confusion on large projects
Lock-in to their editor

What Real Users Say

Loved (82% positive)

Cursor is highly praised by developers on Reddit for its agent mode and context awareness. Main complaints: price and occasional bugs.

“Cursor's agent mode is a game changer. It actually understands my codebase and can implement features end-to-end.”
r/cursor↑ 1247

“Switched from Copilot to Cursor and the difference in context awareness is night and day. Worth every penny for serious dev work.”
r/programming↑ 892

“The multi-file editing and agent mode have cut my development time in half. Best AI coding tool I've used.”
r/webdev↑ 534

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Last updated: 2026-03-15

Specifications

Editor	VS Code fork
Models	Claude, GPT, Custom
Agent	Yes — full codebase editing
Context Window	Full project

Features

Autocomplete

Chat

Agent Mode

Multi File

Terminal Integration

Git Integration

Debug Assist

Custom Models

Pricing

Plan	Price	Limits	Key Features
Free	$0	Limited completions, 2000 requests/mo	Basic autocomplete, Limited chat, 2 premium models
Pro	$20/mo	Unlimited requests	Unlimited autocomplete, Agent mode, All models, Priority support
Business	$40/seat/mo	Team features	Everything in Pro, Admin controls, SSO, Compliance