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Cursor

ActiveFree plan availableLast updated 5 October 2026 · Robert Levandovsky

Verdict

Evidence: Editorial assessment

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code. It suits developers who want chat, multi-file edits and agents inside the editor rather than in a terminal. The free Hobby plan is limited to a small number of agent requests, so most regular users pay for the $20 Individual plan; Pro+ and Ultra cost more.

Quick facts

Cursor
MakerAnysphere
CategoryAI Coding Assistants
Pricing modelFree plan available
StatusActive
Official sitecursor.com
Data last checked5 October 2026

Key facts and sources

Verified = read on the provider's own page. Reported = third-party source, not yet confirmed. Claimed by provider = vendor claim, not tested by aixjo.
ClaimDetailEvidenceSource
Plans and pricesHobby free with limited agent requests; Individual $20/month (Pro, Pro+ and Ultra tiers); Teams $40/user/month; Enterprise custom.VerifiedCursor pricing, 5 October 2026

Pricing

Cursor plans

Evidence: Verified
Read on the provider's own pricing page. US dollars, before tax.
PlanPriceBillingKey limitChecked
Hobby$0—Limited agent requests5 October 2026
Individual (Pro)$20 / monthMonthlyPro+ and Ultra tiers cost more; prices not stated5 October 2026
Teams$40 / user / monthPer user, monthlyTeam administration5 October 2026
EnterpriseCustomContractContact sales5 October 2026

Who should use it

  • Developers who want AI editing inside a familiar VS Code-style editor
  • Multi-file changes reviewed as visual diffs
  • Small teams that want per-user billing ($40 per user a month)

Who should skip it

  • Your team standardises on JetBrains or another IDE
  • You want the lowest paid price (Copilot Pro is $10 a month)

Limitations and risks

  • The free Hobby plan has limited agent requests.
  • Higher tiers (Pro+ and Ultra) exist; their prices were not stated when checked.
  • Moving to Cursor means switching editors, which carries setup cost for teams.

How it compares: Cursor alternatives

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Paid onlyChecked Oct 2026

OpenAI Codex

OpenAI's coding agent; the open-source Codex CLI runs in the terminal and is included with paid ChatGPT plans or usable with an API key.

Paid onlyChecked Oct 2026

Replit AI

Replit's browser-based development platform with an AI agent that builds and deploys apps from prompts.

Free plan availableChecked Jun 2026

Gemini CLI

Google's open-source AI agent that brings Gemini models into the terminal for coding, file and shell tasks.

Open sourceChecked Oct 2026

Rating

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Common questions

How much does Cursor cost?

Cursor Hobby is free with limited agent requests. Individual is $20 a month, with Pro+ and Ultra tiers above it. Teams is $40 per user a month and Enterprise is custom. Checked on cursor.com/pricing during our 5 October 2026 audit.

Is Cursor free?

Cursor has a free Hobby plan, but it limits agent requests. Treat it as a trial; regular use needs the $20 Individual plan or higher.

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