Cursor
AI-native code editor with agent mode, codebase-aware chat, and multi-file editing built in.
FreemiumFree plan
Cursor is a VS Code fork rebuilt around AI: agent mode that executes multi-step tasks, chat that understands your whole codebase, and inline editing across files. It has become the default AI editor for many professional developers.
Key features
- Agent mode for multi-step coding tasks
- Codebase-aware chat and search
- Multi-file inline editing
- Choice of frontier models
Strengths
- Best-in-class agent editing experience
- Familiar VS Code environment
Limitations
- Heavy usage pushes you into usage-based pricing quickly