Cursor
The AI-first code editor for pair programming with LLMs
Anysphere · Code Assistance
Launched Mar 2023
Quick Answer
Cursor is the ai-first code editor for pair programming with llms, made by Anysphere. It offers a free tier with paid upgrades. Key uses: Large codebase refactoring, Chat-driven development, Code review.
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Users
1M+ DAU (Apr 2026); 64% Fortune 500 adoption
Revenue
$3B ARR (Apr 2026)
Valuation
$9.9B Series C (May 2025); $50B valuation talks (Jun 2026)
Growth
$100M ARR (Jan 2025) → $1B ARR (late 2025) → $3B ARR (Apr 2026)
What is Cursor?
Cursor is a fork of VS Code with native AI capabilities. Offers chat-based code editing, multi-file context awareness, and the ability to apply AI edits across your codebase.
How did Cursor get started?
Founded by MIT students 2022. Built as VS Code fork. Launched Mar 2023. Viral growth after Claude 3.5 Sonnet integration mid-2024. Raised at $400M valuation Aug 2024. Grew to $100M ARR by Jan 2025. $9.9B Series C (Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive) May 2025. Cursor 1.0 with autonomous background agents. Hit $3B ARR by Apr 2026 with 64% Fortune 500 penetration. Secondary market valuation discussions at $50B as of Jun 2026.
What's new in Cursor in 2026?
Cursor reached $3B ARR (Apr 2026); 1M+ DAU; 64% of Fortune 500 use Cursor; $50B valuation talks in progress (Jun 2026); Background agents, BugBot, Memory; Claude Opus 4.8 as top-tier model option
How much does Cursor cost?
Hobby
$0/mo
- 2,000 completions/month
- 50 slow premium requests/month
- Basic chat
Pro
$20/mo
- Unlimited completions
- 500 fast premium requests
- Background agents
- Cursor Tab autocomplete
- Multi-file Composer
- Memory
Business
$40/user/mo
- Everything in Pro
- SSO enforcement
- Admin dashboard
- Centralized billing
- Usage analytics
- BugBot for PRs
What can you do with Cursor?
- Large codebase refactoring
- Chat-driven development
- Code review
- Bug fixing
Pros
- Full codebase context
- Multi-file edits
- VS Code compatible
Cons
- Subscription required for best models
- Learning curve
What are the best alternatives to Cursor?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cursor
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor pricing: Hobby at $0/mo; Pro at $20/mo; Business at $40/user/mo.
Is Cursor free?
Cursor offers a free tier with limited usage. Paid plans unlock additional features.
What is Cursor used for?
Cursor is used for: Large codebase refactoring, Chat-driven development, Code review, Bug fixing.
What are the best alternatives to Cursor?
Top alternatives to Cursor include GitHub Copilot, Windsurf (formerly Codeium), Windsurf, Bolt.new, Replit AI.
What platforms does Cursor support?
Cursor is available on: macOS, Windows, Linux.
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Ideal For
- Full-stack developers
- AI-native coding
- Large codebase navigation
- Agentic engineering