Cursor
The most popular AI code editor, now bundled with Grok.
Free plan
- Best for
- Coding inside a familiar editor
- On your PC
- No, online only
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Web
- Made by
- Anysphere (SpaceX)
What’s good
- Polished editor based on VS Code
- Fast autocomplete that predicts your next edit
- Pick from many AI models in one app
Downsides
- Claude and GPT cost extra at API prices, not in the plan
- Weekly usage pool shared with Grok apps on X
- Plans changed again in October 2026, read the fine print
At a glance.
- Best for
- Coding inside a familiar editor
- Price
- Free plan, then $8/mo
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Web
- Open source
- No
- Made by
- Anysphere (SpaceX)
- Website
- cursor.com
Should you use it?
It is #3 of 12. Good for coding inside a familiar editor; for most people, Claude Code is the better start.
Can I run it myself?
No. It only runs online.
Your prompts and files go to the company’s servers. See the local options in this category for a private alternative.
Want it offline? The best local option for coding agents is OpenCode.