Cursor
IDE-first coding agent for shipping features with AI help inside the editor. Cursor is best for builders who want agent help while coding, not a separate chat tab.
- Hobby free
Last verified Oct 2026
Quick summary
- Pricing
- Individual plan shows $20/month with Pro, Pro+, and Ultra as options
- Free plan
- Yes
- Best for
- Builders who want agent help while coding, not a separate chat tab
- Top use
- Build or change a feature in the repo
- Official site
- cursor.com
What is Cursor?
Use it if you ship code in an editor and want the agent in that editor. Skip it if you do not write or review code.
Cursor is an AI coding editor. The Hobby plan is free and does not need a card. Paid plans raise agent limits and add team admin, cloud agents, and Bugbot. Subscriptions are sold only on cursor.com.
What can you use Cursor for?
When Future Systems is building or fixing a site feature, this is the editor we work in. It is not a tool for non-coders running the business.
Best use cases
- 01
Build or change a feature in the repo
- 02
Review a diff with the agent in the editor
- 03
Team coding with shared rules and SSO on Teams
Limitations
- Hobby agent use is limited
- Pro+ and Ultra are named, but their prices were not separate in the fetched text
- On-demand usage can bill after the included amount
Cursor pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual plan shows | $20/month with Pro, Pro+, and Ultra as options |
| Teams | $40 per user/month |
Hobby free (no card).
Enterprise custom.
Cursor FAQ
- Does Cursor have a free plan?
- Yes, Cursor has a free plan.
- Who is Cursor best for?
- Cursor is best for builders who want agent help while coding, not a separate chat tab.
- What can you use Cursor for?
- Top uses for Cursor: Build or change a feature in the repo; Review a diff with the agent in the editor; Team coding with shared rules and SSO on Teams.
- What are alternatives to Cursor?
- Alternatives to Cursor on Future Systems include GitHub Copilot, Bolt, and Replit.
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