Cursor
S tier in Coding & Vibe Coding. An AI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep codebase context, inline edits, and agents that can plan and make multi-file changes.
Our take
Cursor sits in our S tier (best in class) for coding & vibe coding. It's best for: Professional developers who want AI woven into their everyday editor.
- Made by
- Anysphere
- Category
- Coding & Vibe Coding
- Tier
- S: Best in class
- Pricing
- Plans change often; see the official site.
- Last reviewed
- Oct 15, 2026
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