Cursor
Cursor is an AI-first code editor designed to make you more productive. It’s built on top of VS Code, so you can migrate all your extensions and themes in one click.
The Killer Feature: Tab and Cmd+K
Cursor’s Cmd+K allows you to modify code by just typing instructions. But the real magic is “Codebase Context” — you can reference specific files, docs, or the entire codebase (@Codebase), and Cursor will use RAG to find relevant context before answering.
2026 update: new owner, new plans
In August 2026 SpaceX completed its purchase of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, and Cursor now sits inside SpaceXAI alongside xAI’s Grok. Plans changed with it (checked 15 Oct 2026 on cursor.com/pricing):
| Plan | Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited agent and Chat requests |
| Plus | $8/mo | Shared usage pool across Cursor and Grok; Grok models only |
| Premium | $30/mo | 4x Plus usage, cloud agents and automations, Bugbot code reviews, third-party models (Claude, GPT and others) at API list price, billed separately |
| Super | $100/mo | 15x Plus usage, priority model access at peak times |
| Ultra | $200/mo | 50x Plus usage, earliest access to new models |
| Teams | $30+/user/mo | Pooled usage, SAML/OIDC SSO, team-wide privacy settings |
Paid plans also bundle X (Twitter) perks and Grok apps. Prices exclude taxes such as VAT.
Wondering how it stacks up against the alternative? Read Cursor vs Windsurf.
Key Features
- Multi-file editing: Make changes across multiple files simultaneously with natural language instructions
- Codebase awareness: Understands your entire project structure, dependencies, and relationships
- Chat with your code: Ask questions about your codebase and get accurate, contextual answers
- VS Code compatibility: Use all your favorite extensions and themes
- Privacy-focused: Your code stays local and secure
Use Cases
- Refactoring: Rename variables, extract functions, and restructure code across files
- Feature development: Generate new features with proper integration into existing code
- Bug fixing: Identify and fix bugs with context-aware suggestions
- Code review: Get AI-powered code reviews and improvement suggestions
- Learning: Understand complex codebases by asking questions and getting explanations
Benefits
Cursor significantly reduces development time by handling repetitive coding tasks and providing intelligent suggestions. The multi-file editing capability alone can save hours on complex refactoring projects. Unlike traditional code completion tools, Cursor understands the bigger picture of your project, making it feel like you’re working with an experienced senior developer who knows your entire codebase inside and out.