Cursor

AI-first code editor built as a fork of VS Code. — by Anysphere, Inc.

Verification

Verified

Last verified: 2026-09-22 by EverydayTools editorial team · Next review due: 2026-12-21

Sources checked: Official pricing page (2026-09-22)

This is editorial information gathered from public sources, not an official partnership with Cursor. Pricing and features change — confirm current details on the official site before purchasing. See our editorial methodology or report an error.

What it does

Cursor is a standalone code editor (forked from VS Code) built around AI code completion and an agentic "Composer" mode that can edit multiple files based on a natural-language instruction. It's an alternative to using an AI assistant as a plugin inside an existing editor.

Best for

Multi-file, agent-driven code edits from a natural-language instruction
Developers willing to switch their primary editor for deeper AI integration

Not the best fit for

Staying in an existing editor (VS Code, JetBrains) rather than switching — GitHub Copilot integrates into those instead

Pricing

Free plan

Yes

Hobby plan is free with no credit card required: limited Agent requests and access to Composer (Cursor's multi-file AI editing mode).

Starting paid price

$20/month (Individual/Pro)

API and platforms

API available: No

Platforms: Desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux) — standalone editor, not a plugin

Limitations

Free Hobby plan has limited Agent requests

Privacy

Cursor's own policy governs how code and prompts are handled and whether they're used for model training — not independently verified here beyond what's publicly documented. Check the official privacy policy before using it on proprietary code.

Visit Cursor

Pairs Well With

Free browser tools on Everyday Tools that complement Cursor in a typical workflow:

JSON Formatter

Format, validate, and beautify JSON with proper indentation.

Regex Tester

Test a regular expression against sample text and see all matches.

REST API Client

Send GET, POST, PUT, PATCH and DELETE requests to any REST API and inspect the response, right in your browser.

Prompts for Cursor

Explain an Error Message

Get a grounded explanation of what's actually causing an error, instead of a generic guess dressed up as a confident answer.

Expliquer une erreur technique

Obtenir une explication réellement fondée sur ce qui cause une erreur, plutôt qu'une supposition générique présentée avec assurance.