Cursor isn’t just an AI coding assistant—it’s a completely reimagined code editor with AI at its core. Built on VS Code, it maintains compatibility while adding powerful AI capabilities.
Beyond Code Completion
Cursor’s AI can:
- Understand your entire codebase
- Make changes across multiple files
- Debug by analyzing error messages
- Explain complex code sections
- Suggest architectural improvements
Key Differentiators
- ⌘K: AI edit any selection
- Chat: Discuss code with context
- Composer: Multi-file AI editing
- @ Symbols: Reference files/folders
- Custom Rules: Train AI on your patterns
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2,000 completions |
| Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited, GPT-4/Claude |
| Business | $40/mo | Team features |
Cursor vs Copilot
While Copilot excels at inline suggestions, Cursor shines at larger-scale AI interactions—chat, multi-file edits, and codebase-wide understanding. Many developers use both.