Solo-fit verdict
The jobVS Code-based AI editor with tab completion, an agent, cloud agents and a CLIVisit cursor.com
Best forVS Code users who want AI in a full editor, with models from several labs
Skip ifYou want to keep your editor (JetBrains, Vim, Zed) or need an open-source tool
Verified Oct 11, 20265 sourcesLive
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Editor notes
An editor-first choice: you move to Cursor's VS Code-based app and get completion, an agent and cloud agents in one place, on several labs' models or your own keys. The free Hobby plan has limited agent requests, so daily use means a paid plan. Proprietary, no self-hosting.
The best way to code with AI.
Summary
AI-first code editor (2024 Product of Year)
Key details
| Surface | IDE (desktop editor)CLIcloud agentsweb |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macoswindowslinuxweb |
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | ✓ Yes |
| MCP Support | ✓ Yes |
| Agent Skills Support | ✓ Yes |
| Open Source | ✗ No(Proprietary) |
Pricing
From the vendor's pricing pageVerified Oct 11, 2026
| Plan | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free | |
| Individual | $20/mo | Billed monthly |
| Teams | $40/mo per seat | Per seat, billed monthly |
| Enterprise | Price pending |