Cursor

Where Cursor earns its keep

Cursor is a VS Code-based editor, so familiar extensions, settings, keybindings and workflows carry over with little adjustment. Its main advantage is repository context: chat can explain unfamiliar code, trace dependencies and prepare coordinated edits across files. Agent mode can create files, run terminal commands and iterate after errors, while tab completion handles smaller changes. Broad instructions still need close review, especially in large codebases where context selection can shape the result.

Plans and usage limits

The free Hobby tier is useful for testing but caps AI usage. Paid individual plans raise allowances and unlock more model access; team plans add billing, privacy controls and administration. Higher-priced tiers mainly provide additional usage rather than a different editor.