Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Anysphere
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $20/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Best for
- Developers, Ai First Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a ai coding tool from Anysphere. Cursor is an AI-native code editor (a VS Code fork) with deep agentic editing and codebase chat.
Cursor uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $20/mo.
It's best suited to developers, ai-first-teams and runs on Mac, Windows, Linux.
Standout strengths include agentic multi-file edits, strong codebase awareness, familiar vs code base. Worth weighing: heavy usage hits limits, model costs can add up.
Cursor pricing
Pros
- Agentic multi-file edits
- Strong codebase awareness
- Familiar VS Code base
Cons
- Heavy usage hits limits
- Model costs can add up
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cursor?
Cursor is an AI-native code editor (a VS Code fork) with deep agentic editing and codebase chat.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Does Cursor have a free trial?
Cursor offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Cursor support?
Cursor is available on Mac, Windows, Linux.