Last updated March 25, 2026
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FeaturedStartupAI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep AI integration for code generation, editing, and chat
Best for: Developers who want the deepest AI integration in their editor beyond what Copilot adds to VS Code
Target Audience
Developers wanting AI-native editing
Overview
Cursor is an AI-first code editor forked from VS Code that deeply integrates AI into every aspect of the coding experience. It provides AI code completion, multi-file editing with natural language instructions, codebase-aware chat, and the ability to reference documentation and files in prompts.
Key Features
Integrations
Pros
- Deepest AI integration in an editor
- Multi-file editing is powerful
- Codebase-aware context
- Built on VS Code so familiar
Cons
- $20/mo is more than Copilot
- VS Code fork may lag behind updates
- Can be resource intensive
- Learning curve for AI features
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Starting Price
- Free / $20/month (Pro)
- Category
- Ai Code Assistants
Pricing Details
Hobby free with limited completions. Pro $20/mo with unlimited completions and fast models. Business $40/user/mo with team features.
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