GitHub Copilot
GitHub / Microsoft
Code completion and chat in your editor — now with an agent mode too.
AgentCoding
Cursor
AI-first code editor whose agent plans and applies multi-file changes.
- Tier
- Agents You delegate a goal.
- Autonomy
- L3 Agent — Sets the goal, approves checkpoints
- Maker
- Anysphere
- Origin
- United States
- Slovenian
- —
- Open weights / source
- No
- Pricing
- Free and paid plans
- Best for
- Developers who want an AI-first editor
+ Pros
- Fast inline editing and multi-file changes
- Choice of several AI models
- Familiar VS Code-like interface
− Cons
- Serious use needs a subscription
- Switching editors can disrupt team workflows
Frequently asked questions
Is Cursor free?
It has a free plan and paid tiers.
Who makes Cursor?
Cursor is made by Anysphere (United States).
What is Cursor best for?
Developers who want an AI-first editor.
What are the alternatives to Cursor?
Similar tools on the radar: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex.
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