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Best For
Software developers looking for an AI-native code editor that understands their entire codebase.
Not Ideal For
Non-technical users or those who do not write code.
Pros & Cons
- Deep codebase indexing for context-aware answers
- Seamless migration from VS Code (forked from VS Code)
- Powerful 'Composer' mode for multi-file edits
- Support for top-tier models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o
- Privacy-focused 'Local Mode' for enterprise security
- Subscription cost is high for individual hobbyists
- Requires high bandwidth for codebase indexing
- Occasional hallucinations in complex logic
Key Features
Codebase Indexing
Automatically indexes your local files so the AI can answer questions about your entire project structure.
Composer
An advanced interface that allows the AI to write and edit code across multiple files simultaneously based on a single prompt.
Tab Autocomplete
Predictive code completion that suggests the next several lines of code based on recent changes.
Chat with Context
A sidebar chat that allows you to reference specific files, folders, or documentation using @ symbols.
Terminal Integration
AI assistance directly within the terminal to help debug errors or write shell commands.
Pricing Breakdown
- pro
- Pro: $20/mo, includes unlimited completions, 500 premium requests/mo, and unlimited cursor-small requests.
- free
- Hobby: $0/mo, includes 2000 completions, 50 premium requests (one-time), and 200 cursor-small requests per month.
- team
- Business: $40/user/mo, includes centralized billing, admin dashboard, and privacy mode by default.
- annual
- No specific annual discount listed; billed monthly.
- enterprise
- Custom pricing for large organizations requiring SSO and dedicated support.
⚠️ Pricing is subject to change. Always verify current pricing on the tool's official website before purchasing.
Free Tier
- storage
- Local storage
- features
- Limited premium model requests (GPT-4o/Claude 3.5)
- requests
- 2000 completions and 200 small model requests per month