Cursor
Cursor — An AI code editor that understands a codebase and helps developers plan, write, refactor, debug and review software through inline assistance and autonomous agents.
Key Features
- Agent mode can edit multiple files and run terminal commands
- Codebase indexing and semantic search
- Inline completion, chat, bug finding and code review
- Background and cloud agents, rules, hooks and MCP support
Pricing Structure
Hobby is free. Individual paid tiers include Pro, Pro+ and Ultra; Teams is priced per user, and Enterprise is custom. Usage allowances and model access differ by tier.
Use Performance & Case Suitability
- Building features across an existing repository
- Refactoring and debugging unfamiliar code
- Generating tests and documentation
- Running parallel background development tasks
Customization & Flexibility
- Project and user rules, reusable commands and hooks
- Model selection and MCP tool connections
- Team privacy controls, SSO and administrative policies on business tiers
Data Handling & Privacy
Privacy Mode prevents customer data from being used for training by Cursor or AI model providers. Teams can enforce it organization-wide, while Enterprise has Privacy Mode enabled by default. Cloud Agents temporarily store encrypted repository copies while tasks run, and certain models may have additional retention requirements that require explicit approval.
Support & Documentation
Documentation, Help Center, community forum and email support; priority and account support are available on business plans.