Cursor

Top Pick

An AI-first code editor built on top of VS Code.

4.7 / 5

How we rated it

4.7out of 5

Features4.8

Ease of use4.5

Value for money4.4

Support3.9

Compliance4.0

Multi-file Editing4.9

Review

“The best full-editor experience for AI-native development.”

Cursor rebuilds the editing experience around AI, with multi-file "agent" edits that can implement a feature across a whole codebase at once.

Developers who have switched report it feels like a genuine step up from bolt-on AI plugins in traditional editors.

Hobby

Free

Limited slow requests

Pro

$20/mo

Extended limits, agent mode

GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer integrated directly into your editor.

Codeium (Windsurf)

Fast, free-tier-friendly AI coding assistant and agentic editor.

Independent

No paid placements, ever.

Hands-on tested

Real use, not vendor demos.

Reviewed

July 2026

Verdict refreshed

We revisit as tools evolve.