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Cursor

Freemium

AI-native code editor with 6 plans from free to enterprise

4.7/5Editor's Rating
Starting at FreeUpdated 2026-03-27

Was ist Cursor?

Cursor is the AI-native code editor (VS Code fork) that has redefined how developers work with AI. With Composer 2 (launched March 19, 2026), Automations, cloud agents, and subagent capabilities, it offers the most comprehensive AI coding experience. The credit-based pricing (6 tiers from free Hobby to $200/mo Ultra) gives flexibility, and Auto mode provides unlimited AI assistance on the Pro plan.

Hauptfunktionen

Composer 2 for multi-file AI editing (March 2026)
Auto mode with unlimited AI assistance (Pro+)
Cloud agents and subagents for background tasks
Automations for repetitive workflows
Credit-based system (~225 Sonnet 4 requests per $20)
Support for Claude, GPT-5, Gemini models
Full VS Code extension compatibility
Inline editing (Cmd+K), Tab completions, Chat

Vor- und Nachteile

Pros

  • Most advanced AI coding experience available
  • Composer 2 handles complex multi-file refactors
  • Auto mode: unlimited AI with smart model routing
  • Familiar VS Code interface, all extensions work
  • Free Hobby plan for trying it out

Cons

  • Credit system can be confusing (credit pool vs requests)
  • Ultra plan at $200/mo is expensive
  • Large codebases can slow down indexing
  • Background agents still experimental

Preise

Free(kostenlose Stufe verfügbar)

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