Cursor
An AI-first code editor built for editing whole codebases by chat.
Visit Cursor →| Category | Coding |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting price | $20/mo — Free tier with limits; Pro around $20/mo. |
| Our rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Best for | Developers willing to switch editors for deeper AI codebase editing. |
| Verified | May 28, 2026 |
Pros
- Editor designed around AI from the ground up
- Strong multi-file and codebase-wide edits
- Fast, modern UX
Cons
- It's a separate editor to adopt
- Heavy use can hit usage limits
Cursor is a fork of VS Code rebuilt around AI: instead of bolting completion onto an editor, it’s designed for chatting with and editing across an entire codebase.