Cursor is a VS Code-based AI coding editor that deeply integrates large language models into your coding workflow. It goes beyond traditional code completion — it understands your intent through conversation and can generate, modify, and refactor code. For developers who care about productivity, this is the most compelling AI coding tool available right now.
We tested Cursor in real-world workflows over 14 days, covering the following scenarios:
Test environment: macOS Sonoma / M2 MacBook Pro, with side-by-side comparisons against GitHub Copilot and vanilla VS Code.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic code completion, 50 advanced model requests per day |
| Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited advanced model requests, Composer, priority support |
| Business | $40/user/mo | Team management, centralized billing, security audit logs |
* Prices in USD. At current exchange rates, approximately HK$156/mo (Pro plan)
Cursor delivers the best experience of any AI coding tool we've tested. It isn't just a "code completion plugin" — it's an AI coding partner that genuinely understands your intent. The Composer feature lets you describe requirements in natural language and it will automatically modify code across multiple files — something unique in this category.
If you're a professional developer, we strongly recommend the Pro plan. The $20/mo investment saves you far more time than its cost. If you're new to programming, the Free plan is more than enough to experience the power of AI-assisted coding.