Coding assistantsCursor
A coding product with chat and agent assistance, offered through usage-limited plans.
Official sources checked October 22, 2026The short version
Consider Cursor when you want agent and chat assistance centered on your code. The current plan page includes Grok-related bundles and separately billed third-party model usage. Check the exact model access you need rather than assuming every paid plan includes every model.
Main features
- Code-focused chat and agents
- Cloud agent workflows on eligible plans
Why consider it
- Code-focused chat and agents
Keep in mind
- Review source material and outputs yourself; advertised capabilities are not independently benchmarked here.
- Free has limited agent and Chat requests.
Verified details & limits
Documented facts, with the source and date for each detail. Unknowns and conflicts are identified separately.
| Detail | Cursor |
|---|---|
| Free access | Ongoing free plan Official sourceChecked October 22, 2026 |
| Free limits | Free has limited agent and Chat requests. Official sourceChecked October 22, 2026 |
| Paid pricing | Plus: $8/month, Grok models only. Premium: $30/month; third-party model usage billed separately. Official sourceChecked October 22, 2026 |
| Best suited to | Code-focused chat and agents Official sourceChecked October 22, 2026 |
Sources & verification
Official sources checked October 22, 2026. Information can change; confirm current terms with the provider. This is a source-based editorial overview, not a hands-on test.
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