Cursor review

The AI-first code editor

4.9
freemium1M+ users
Editor's ChoiceTop RatedCommunity TrustedFree Tier
89
ToolHund Score
Excellent
Top 5%

Our verdict

Cursor is a VS Code fork built around AI: agent mode, codebase-wide context, multi-file edits and the best autocomplete on the market.

ToolHund Score: 89/100 · Best for: Working devs who want AI deeply integrated into the editor.

Strengths
  • Agent mode
  • Strong fit for working devs who want ai deeply integrated into the editor.
  • Real free plan you can ship work with
Weaknesses
  • Best features sit behind the paid plan
  • Output quality varies with prompt skill
  • Limited offline use — internet required

Pricing

Free · Pro $20/mo
Strong — free plan covers most casual use, paid unlocks pro workflows

Features

  • Agent mode
  • Codebase-wide context
  • Multi-file edits
  • Best-in-class autocomplete

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