Cursor Review

AI-first code editor

At a glance

Category: Code & Development. Editor rating: 5.0/10, based on hands-on testing. Pricing: free with paid upgrades available.

VS Code fork built around AI with composer and agent modes.

Editor's note: Best for Developers building full features across multiple files. The main caveat: vs code fork means missing some vs code extensions and updates.

Strengths

• Composer mode handles multi-file edits with codebase context
• Tab completion goes beyond Copilot, predicts next 3-5 keystrokes
• Bring your own model: GPT-4, Claude, or local models
• $20/mo Pro covers most professional usage with Claude included

Weaknesses

• VS Code fork means missing some VS Code extensions and updates
• Resource usage is heavy, large projects strain laptop fans
• Composer occasionally edits wrong files, requires careful review

Best for

• Developers building full features across multiple files
• Solo developers and small teams shipping fast

Use cases

• Developers building full features across multiple files
• Solo developers and small teams shipping fast

What is Cursor?

Cursor is a code & development tool. AI-first code editor.

How much does Cursor cost?

Cursor is free with paid upgrades available. Pricing can change, always check the vendor's site for the latest plans before signing up.

Is Cursor free?

Cursor offers a free tier with basic features. To unlock the full feature set you'll need a paid plan.

What can I use Cursor for?

Common use cases include Developers building full features across multiple files, and Solo developers and small teams shipping fast.

What is Cursor best at?

Reviewers single out Composer mode handles multi-file edits with codebase context; Tab completion goes beyond Copilot, predicts next 3-5 keystrokes; Bring your own model: GPT-4, Claude, or local models.