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Cursor
AI-native code editor built for multi-file edits and agentic coding workflows.
Verified July 12, 2026
- 9/10 Editor score
- Free tier, then $20/mo Freemium
- Yes Free tier
- Verified 2 months ago Listing
- Code
- Text
- Desktop
Best for
Engineers who live in large codebases and want agent-driven edits.
Not for
People who refuse to leave their existing IDE for a fork of VS Code.
Use this when
- You want the editor itself designed around agents
- Refactors span many files at once
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Verdict
Currently the strongest “AI-first IDE” experience for many teams. Budget for usage-based overages on heavy agent days.
Pricing & trust
Model
Freemium
Starts at
Free tier, then $20/mo
Free tier
Available
Tiers
- Hobby — limited agent/request usage
- Pro $20/mo — higher limits
- Business — team admin + privacy mode defaults
Security and data
HIPAA
Not stated
Trains on your data
Opt-out available
About
Currently the strongest “AI-first IDE” experience for many teams. Budget for usage-based overages on heavy agent days.