Cursor Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Free Trial
Last updated: April 2026
Cursor offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cursor?+−
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built on VS Code. It uses AI to understand your entire codebase, allowing you to generate, edit, and refactor code through natural language chat and commands.
Is Cursor free?+−
Yes, Cursor offers a free plan with a limited number of AI queries per month. For unlimited usage and advanced features, paid plans start at $20 per month for the Pro tier.
What are the best Cursor alternatives?+−
Top alternatives include GitHub Copilot for inline code completion, Codeium as a free AI pair programmer, and continuing to use vanilla VS Code with other AI extension plugins.