Cursor
Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Anysphere (released 2023-03). Cursor integrates with 9 verified models, including Composer 2.5, Composer 2, and Claude Sonnet 4.6. Pricing: Freemium; Pro at $20/mo. It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development.
Overview
AI-first code editor (fork of VS Code) with agentic capabilities including multi-file edits, codebase-aware completions, and an agent mode for autonomous task execution.
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Default model in Auto mode
Pricing and Provider Comparison
Hosted agents expose plan pricing. Bring-your-own-key agents pass the main cost through the model provider route you configure.
Agent access tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free | 2-week Pro trial, then limited completions and chat |
| Pro | $20/mo | $20 in model credits, unlimited Auto mode |
| Pro+ | $60/mo | $60 in credits, 3x usage, recommended for daily agent users |
| Ultra | $200/mo | $200 in credits, 20x usage for power users |
| Teams | $40/mo | Shared chats/commands/rules, centralized billing, usage analytics |
| Enterprise | Custom | Compliance certs, pooled usage, custom contracts |
Featured Model Specs
| Model | Lab | Released | Context | Reasoning | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composer 2.5 | Cursor (Anysphere) | 2026-05-18 | 1m | No | Proprietary |
| Composer 2 | Cursor (Anysphere) | 2026-03-19 | 200k | No | Proprietary |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-17 | 1m | Yes | Proprietary |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-05 | 1m | Yes | Proprietary |
| Grok 4.1 | xAI | 2025-11-17 | 131k | Yes | Proprietary |
Model Compatibility Matrix
| Model | Lab | Default | Access tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | Yes | Pro | Default model in Auto mode |
| Composer 2.5 | Cursor (Anysphere) | No | Pro | Cursor-native code model |
| Composer 2 | Cursor (Anysphere) | No | Pro | Cursor-native code model |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | No | Pro | Available via credit balance |
| Grok 4.1 | xAI | No | Pro+ | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google DeepMind | No | Pro | — |
| GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | No | Pro | — |
| DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek | No | Pro | — |
| GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | OpenAI | No | Pro | — |
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FAQ
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Anysphere (released 2023-03). It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development. It is primarily used for pair programming, code review, and repository-aware edits inside an editor.
What models does Cursor support?
Cursor runs Composer 2.5, Composer 2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, Grok 4.1, and 4 more.
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor costs Freemium; Pro at $20/mo.
Is Cursor open source?
No, Cursor is a proprietary IDE plug-in.
What are alternatives to Cursor?
Alternatives include Windsurf, Zed, and JetBrains AI Assistant.
When was Cursor released?
Cursor was released in 2023-03.