Anysphere
Cursor
An AI-native code editor for reading and changing a whole repo.
Cursor is a code editor from Anysphere, built on the VS Code lineage, with agent-style edits across a repository. The company publishes pricing at cursor.com/pricing. It is a developer tool, not a general business assistant.
Our top coding rank. Cursor is the editor we would trial first when the job is changing an existing codebase, with GitHub Copilot the better fit when the requirement is GitHub-native policy.
Pricing
See website. Confirm the current plans and prices on the vendor pricing page.
Last verified 5 Nov 2026
Where it fits
Features
- Editor with inline and chat edits
- Repository-wide agent edits
- Tab completions
- Individual and business plans
- Public pricing page
Strengths
- Built around multi-file edits
- Familiar to VS Code users
- Pricing is published by the vendor
Limits
- Another editor to adopt if the team is happy in JetBrains or Xcode
- Usage-based limits vary by plan
- Not a substitute for tests and review
Desk reviews
The editor we would trial on a real repo
4.5 / 5Agent Delta desk · 1 Nov 2026 · Editorial
Cursor earns the top coding rank because repository edits are the product, not a side panel. GitHub Copilot remains the right buy when the requirement is GitHub administration rather than a new editor. Neither removes the need for review.
Alternatives
- GitHub Copilot
Stays inside the editors and GitHub policies you already have.
- Windsurf
The closest AI-native IDE alternative.