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by Anysphere · Code

AI-first code editor · Composer 2.5 · #3 on the Coding Agent Index.

91/100AIVerso score
#1 of 10in Code
Free · from $8/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Cursor AI?

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code by Anysphere. It combines fast tab completion with an agent that edits many files at once, and lets you switch between frontier models and Cursor’s own Composer model.

Best for

Cursor AI pricing

Cursor AI has a free tier. Price: Free · from $8/mo.

Plans & prices

Prices as published by Anysphere. This page was last updated on October 23, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderAnysphere
CategoryCode
Starting priceFree · from $8/mo
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Mobile appNo
Browser extensionNo

Key facts

Capability ratings

Math & Logice.g. AIME, MATH-500
82
Programminge.g. SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench
88
Reasoninge.g. GPQA, ARC
80
Knowledgee.g. MMLU-Pro
76
Long Contexte.g. MRCR, needle tests
82
Instruction Followinge.g. IFEval
88
Agent Capabilitye.g. Terminal-Bench, tool use
78

AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.

Features

✗ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✗ Native audio model
✗ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✗ PDF analysis

Strengths

Top 3 of 10 AI coding tools on AIVerso (#1)
Free tier available
API access for developers

Limitations

Closed model — cannot be self-hosted
No built-in web search
No official mobile app

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cursor AI?

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code by Anysphere. It combines fast tab completion with an agent that edits many files at once, and lets you switch between frontier models and Cursor’s own Composer model.

What is Cursor AI best for?

Cursor AI is a strong pick for: Professional developers who live in their editor; Multi-file refactors and agentic coding tasks; Teams moving from VS Code who want AI built in.

How much does Cursor AI cost?

Cursor AI starts at Free · from $8/mo (Free · Plus $8/mo (Grok models) · Premium $30/mo · Super $100/mo · Ultra $200/mo · Teams $30/user/mo). A free tier is available.

Is Cursor AI free?

Yes — Cursor AI has a free tier. Pricing: Free · from $8/mo (details: Free · Plus $8/mo (Grok models) · Premium $30/mo · Super $100/mo · Ultra $200/mo · Teams $30/user/mo).

What are the best alternatives to Cursor AI?

The highest-rated AI coding tools from other providers on AIVerso are GitHub Copilot (90/100), v0 by Vercel (85/100), Devin Desktop (Windsurf) (84/100).

Does Cursor AI have an API?

Yes, Cursor AI can be used via an API.

Is Cursor AI open source?

No, Cursor AI is a closed, proprietary model from Anysphere.

How does AIVerso rate Cursor AI?

Cursor AI scores 91/100 on AIVerso and ranks #1 of 10 in Code. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: October 23, 2026.