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Cursor

AI code editor built on VS Code

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor with codebase-aware chat, autocomplete and agents that edit across files.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: AI, Developer Tools

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ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
CursorFree plan––Mac, Windows, Linux
ClineFree planYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
ZedFree planYes–Mac, Linux, Windows
VSCodiumFreeYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
NovaPaid––Mac
AmpFree plan––Mac, Windows, Linux
Tabby (TabbyML)Free planYesYesSelf-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows

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Questions

Is Cursor free?

Cursor is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Cursor run on?

Cursor is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Cursor?

Similar indie products include Cline, Zed, VSCodium, Nova and 4 more.

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