Cursor
An AI-first code editor built for fast development.
Overview
Cursor is a code editor with AI built deep into it. It writes, edits, and refactors code across your whole project from natural-language instructions, and answers questions about your codebase.
How Indians use it
Indian developers and startup teams use Cursor to ship features faster, refactor large codebases, and get up to speed on unfamiliar projects.
Pros
- +AI understands your whole codebase
- +Fast, full-featured editor
- +Free tier to start
Cons
- –Heavy model use draws on credits
- –Pricing model can be confusing
- –Paid plans billed in USD
Pricing
Free; Pro at $20/mo; Pro+ at $60/mo
Free; Pro approx ₹1,700/mo
Best for
AI-assisted coding in a full editor
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