Get Cursor: The AI Code Editor You Can Start Free

Cursor is a code editor built around AI. It looks and feels like VS Code, so your extensions and shortcuts carry over, but it adds an AI agent that can read your whole codebase, edit many files at once, run commands and fix errors for you.

You can download Cursor free today, and new users get a one week Pro trial with no card needed. Click Visit Website on this page to download Cursor for Windows, Mac or Linux.

H2: What Changes When You Upgrade to Cursor Pro?

On the free Hobby plan you get limited tab completions and a small number of agent requests each month. Pro gives you unlimited tab completions plus a monthly credit pool for the top AI models, so you can let the agent build features, refactor code and answer questions about your project without hitting a wall.

H2: Which Cursor Plan Should You Buy?

Hobby: free. Good for trying Cursor and small personal projects.

Pro: $20 a month, or $16 a month billed yearly. Best for most developers who code daily.

Pro+: $60 a month, or $48 billed yearly. Three times the usage of Pro for people who rely on the agent all day.

Ultra: $200 a month, or $160 billed yearly. For power users who run the agent nonstop.

Teams: $40 per user a month, with central billing, shared settings and admin controls.

Enterprise: custom pricing with pooled usage for large companies.

H2: How to Buy Cursor

Step 1: Click Visit Website and download Cursor.
Step 2: Sign up and import your VS Code settings and extensions in one click.
Step 3: Use your free Pro week on a real project to see how much usage you need.
Step 4: Open Settings, then Billing, and choose Pro or Pro+. Pick yearly billing to save 20 percent.

H2: Who Should Buy Cursor?

Buy Cursor if you build apps, websites or software and want an AI that understands your whole project, not just the open file. Freelancers who ship client work fast and startup teams building products see the biggest gains. If you only want light suggestions inside your current editor, a cheaper assistant may be enough.

H2: How to Spend Less on Cursor

Start on Hobby and the free Pro week before paying. Choose yearly billing to save 20 percent. Pick lighter models for simple tasks so your monthly credits last longer. Students should check Cursor's site for any current student offer before buying.

FAQs

Is Cursor free to use?

Yes. The Hobby plan is free with limited tab completions and agent requests each month. New users also get a one week Pro trial with no credit card, so you can test the full editor before you decide to buy.

How much does Cursor Pro cost?

Cursor Pro costs $20 a month, or $16 a month when you pay yearly. It includes unlimited tab completions and a monthly credit pool for top AI models. Pro+ costs $60 a month for three times the usage. Teams cost $40.

Why did my Cursor credits run out so fast?

Bigger models and long agent tasks use more credits per request. Switch to lighter models for simple edits, keep prompts focused, and save the strongest models for hard problems. Pro+ helps if you still run out.

Is Cursor better than GitHub Copilot?

Cursor is stronger for editing many files and letting an agent build features across a project. Copilot is cheaper and works inside editors you already use. Choose Cursor if you want an AI first coding workflow.

Can I use my VS Code extensions in Cursor?

Yes. Cursor is built on the same base as VS Code, so you can import your extensions, themes and keyboard shortcuts in one click when you first install it. Most popular extensions work without any changes.