Cursor is a coding product from a company called Anysphere, and its homepage now describes it as a coding agent for building ambitious software. This guide goes through what the vendor documents on its public pages: the product, the plan ladder on the pricing page, the privacy options and the limits we could see. It also flags something unusual about the pricing page that readers should know about before they buy.
We have not run hands-on tests, so we cannot tell you how well Cursor writes or edits code, how fast it is or how reliable its agent is. Everything here is based on the vendor’s own pages. If you already read our shorter review, treat this as the longer reference version, and use our guide on testing an AI tool before you pay to check the claims yourself.
How we researched this: we did not run hands-on tests for this article. It is based on the vendor’s own documentation and public sources, checked on 11 November 2026. Features and prices change, so confirm details on the vendor’s site before you buy.
Key takeaways
- Cursor’s homepage describes the product as a coding agent for building ambitious software, with a download button for macOS and a request a demo button.
- The pricing page we read on 14 November 2026 lists Free, Plus, Premium, Super, Ultra, Teams and Enterprise, from $0 up to $200 a month for individuals.
- The pricing page mixes Cursor with Grok branding, says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp and shows a shared usage pool across Cursor and Grok, so read the plan details carefully.
- Privacy mode can be turned on by a user or a team admin, and the page says that when it is on, code data is not used for training by Cursor or its model providers.
- Third party models are billed separately at API list price, which can make real costs differ from the headline plan price.
What Cursor is and who makes it
Cursor is made by Anysphere, Inc., which is named in the copyright line at the bottom of the pricing page. The homepage headline says Cursor is your coding agent for building ambitious software. The main navigation lists Models, Product, Enterprise, Pricing and Resources, and the page offers a download for macOS and a way to request a demo.
The language on the homepage and the pricing page centres on an agent, called Cursor Agent on the pricing page, which is listed on all plan tiers. Beyond that, the pricing page names cloud agents and automations, a code review product called Bugbot and a code hosting feature called Origin, all listed on Premium and above. We did not read documentation that explains how any of these work in detail.
One point stands out. The pricing page we read is a Cursor page, with the title Cursor Pricing and an Anysphere copyright line, but it also carries Grok, X and xAI related branding. Its FAQ says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp, and the footer mentions subscription terms under a different name. We could not find an explanation of the corporate relationship on the pages we opened, so we describe only what the pages show.
| Item | What the vendor pages show | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anysphere, Inc. (copyright line on the pricing page) | cursor.com/pricing |
| Headline | Cursor is your coding agent for building ambitious software | cursor.com |
| Download | macOS download button shown on the homepage | cursor.com |
| Billing entity | FAQ says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp | cursor.com/pricing |
| Check date | 14 November 2026 | Our check |
Who Cursor is for
The plan ladder suggests three broad groups. Individuals who want to try the product can start on Free. Individual developers who rely on it every day will look at the paid individual plans, from Plus up to Ultra, which differ mainly in the size of the usage pool. Companies will look at Teams and Enterprise, which add team wide privacy settings and, on Enterprise, custom terms.
The table below maps those situations to the plans. It is our reading of the pricing page, not a claim by Cursor about its customers.
| If you are | Plans to look at | Why, according to the page |
|---|---|---|
| Trying it out | Free ($0) | Free tier listed with Cursor Agent available on all tiers |
| A light individual user | Plus ($8) | Lowest paid tier, listed with Grok models only and a 1x usage pool |
| A daily individual user | Premium ($30) | 4 times the Plus pool, plus cloud agents, Bugbot and Origin |
| A heavy individual user | Super ($100) or Ultra ($200) | 15 times and 50 times the Plus pool |
| A team or company | Teams ($30+ per user) or Enterprise | Team wide privacy settings, custom chat retention, custom pricing |
Core features
Cursor Agent
The pricing page lists Cursor Agent on every plan, including Free. That makes the agent the central feature of the product rather than a paid extra. The page does not describe in detail how it plans or edits code, so check Cursor’s documentation for the workflow.
A choice of models
The navigation lists Models as a section of the site, and the pricing page distinguishes between Grok models and third party models. Plus is described as covering Grok models only, while third party models are billed separately at API list price. We did not read a model list, so we cannot say which models are available.
Usage pools
Plans are sized by a usage pool that is a multiple of the Plus pool: Premium is 4 times, Super 15 times and Ultra 50 times. The pages say the pool is shared across Cursor and Grok and refreshes weekly. That makes the pool the thing to compare, more than the dollar price.
A desktop app
The homepage offers Download for macOS, which suggests a desktop application. Check which platforms are supported on the download page before you plan around it.
Enterprise demo
There is a request a demo route on the homepage, which signals that larger deals are handled by a sales conversation rather than a self serve page.
Tax and price notes
The pricing page says taxes are excluded and prices are subject to change. That is a plain but important note for anyone budgeting for a team.
Newer and advanced features and integrations
Cloud agents and automations
Cloud agents and automations are listed on Premium and above. The name suggests agents that run away from your own machine, but the page does not explain it in our reading, so we will not describe the behaviour.
Bugbot code review
Bugbot is listed as a code review feature on Premium and above. We did not read its documentation, so we cannot say what it checks, which hosts it works with or how it handles false alarms.
Origin code hosting
Origin is the name the page uses for code hosting, on Premium and above. We found no further detail on the pages we opened, so treat it as a named feature that needs more research.
Team and enterprise controls
Teams and Enterprise are described with team wide privacy settings and custom chat retention. Enterprise is priced by custom quote.
Security page
The pricing page points to a Security page for details. We did not open it, which is a gap in this guide.
Pricing and plans
We read Cursor’s pricing page on 14 November 2026. Prices shown are monthly in US dollars as we saw them. The page says taxes are excluded and prices are subject to change, so confirm on cursor.com/pricing before you buy.
Older plan names may still appear in articles and videos. A web search showed names such as Hobby, Pro and Pro Plus from earlier periods, but those names are not on the page we read, so do not rely on them. Our guide to reading an AI tool’s pricing page explains how to avoid being caught out by renamed plans.
| Plan | Price (14 Nov 2026) | Usage pool and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Cursor Agent included |
| Plus | $8 a month | Grok models only, 1x pool |
| Premium | $30 a month | 4x Plus pool, cloud agents, Bugbot, Origin |
| Super | $100 a month | 15x Plus pool |
| Ultra | $200 a month | 50x Plus pool |
| Teams | $30+ per user a month | Team wide privacy settings |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom terms and retention |
Three details deserve attention. Pools are shared across Cursor and Grok, so use in one product reduces what remains in the other. Pools refresh weekly. Third party models are billed separately at API list price, so a heavy user of a particular model should work out the extra cost.
The Plus price of $8 looks low next to the rest of the ladder, but the page ties it to Grok models only. If you want other models, the cost structure is different. We recommend reading the full plan card before you choose.
Strengths
An agent on every tier
Cursor Agent is listed on all plans including Free, so you can see the main experience without paying. That is a clear point in its favour for evaluation.
A wide range of plan sizes
From Free to Ultra at $200, the ladder gives an individual several steps. If your use grows, the usage pool grows with the plan rather than forcing a move to a team plan.
Documented privacy controls
A privacy mode that users or admins can enable, and the statement that code data is not used for training when it is on, are stated on the pricing page. Many tools make this hard to find.
Team and enterprise options
Teams starts at $30 per user a month and Enterprise is custom, with team wide privacy settings and custom chat retention listed. That gives companies a route beyond individual plans.
A focused product message
The homepage says one thing: a coding agent for ambitious software. For buyers who want a coding tool rather than a general assistant, that clarity helps.
Weaknesses and limits
Mixed branding and billing
The pricing page carries Grok, X and xAI related content, and says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp. We could not find an explanation on the pages we opened. If vendor and billing entity matter to your procurement team, ask Cursor directly.
Shared usage pools
The pool is shared across Cursor and Grok and refreshes weekly. That is harder to plan around than a simple monthly limit, and the page does not give a plain count of requests.
Extra costs for third party models
Third party models are billed separately at API list price. The headline plan price therefore may not be your real monthly cost.
Plan names have changed
Plan names found in search results differ from the current page. If you read older guides, you may see names that no longer apply.
Several features are only names to us
Cloud agents, Bugbot and Origin are listed but we did not read their documentation. We cannot judge them.
Privacy, data handling and security
The pricing page says privacy mode can be enabled by a user or by a team admin. When it is enabled, the page says code data is not used for training by Cursor or its model providers. Teams and Enterprise have team wide privacy settings and custom chat retention.
We did not open the Security page the pricing page points to, so we cannot describe certifications, data location or retention periods. We also did not read the privacy policy. If you handle sensitive source code, read those pages and ask the vendor in writing. Our guide on protecting company data when using AI tools lists the questions.
How Cursor compares
Cursor sits in a crowded group of AI coding tools. We have separate articles on Cursor and GitHub Copilot and on Replit, Cursor and Windsurf, and a wider guide to shortlisting developer tools.
The table below compares only what we read on each vendor’s pages for our own guides. Prices are in US dollars and the products measure usage differently, so the table is a starting point, not a ranking.
| Tool | Entry paid price we read | How usage is measured |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor | Plus at $8 a month | Usage pool, shared with Grok, refreshed weekly |
| GitHub Copilot | Pro at $10 per user a month | Unlimited completions, chat uses AI credits |
| Replit | Core with $20 in monthly credits | Credits, with Agent allowances |
| Windsurf (now Devin Desktop) | Pro at $20 a month | Quotas that refresh daily and weekly |
See our guide on what changed in AI coding tools this quarter for recent shifts such as renamed products.
Getting started
If you want to evaluate Cursor, this order keeps cost and risk low.
- Read cursor.com/pricing again on the day you decide and note the plan names and prices.
- Check the system requirements on the download page for your operating system.
- Start on the Free plan and try Cursor Agent on a small project you can afford to lose.
- Turn on privacy mode before you open any private code.
- Read the Security page and the privacy policy if you plan to use it at work.
- Move to a paid plan only when you hit a limit, and watch how fast the weekly pool is used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cursor free?
There is a Free plan at $0 on the pricing page we read, and Cursor Agent is listed on all tiers. Limits on the free plan were not stated in detail in what we read.
How much does Cursor cost?
On 14 November 2026 the page listed Plus at $8, Premium at $30, Super at $100, Ultra at $200 and Teams from $30 per user a month, all monthly. Enterprise is custom. Taxes are excluded.
Why does the pricing page mention Grok?
The page shares usage pools across Cursor and Grok and says subscriptions are sold through X Subscription Corp. We could not find an explanation of the arrangement, so ask the vendor if it matters to you.
Does Cursor train on my code?
The pricing page says that when privacy mode is enabled, code data is not used for training by Cursor or its model providers. We did not read the full security documentation.
Are third party models included?
The page says third party models are billed separately at API list price, so they are not covered by the plan price.
What happened to Hobby and Pro?
Those names are not on the page we read. A web search showed them from earlier periods, but we could not confirm what changed or when.
Is there a shorter review?
Yes, see our shorter review. For a method of choosing between tools, see how to choose an AI tool.
Conclusion
Cursor’s public pages describe a coding agent with a wide plan ladder, a documented privacy mode and team options. The pricing page is the part to read slowly, because of shared Cursor and Grok usage pools, separate billing for third party models and the unexplained Grok and X branding.
We cannot say how well Cursor performs, because we did not test it. Use the Free plan on non sensitive code, turn on privacy mode, and confirm the billing details before you commit. Our guide on checking AI output for mistakes applies to generated code as much as to text.
A final practical note for buyers. Because the pricing structure is built on shared usage pools, the most useful test is to watch how quickly the pool is consumed during a normal working week on the plan you choose. If you reach the limit by midweek, the next plan up may be cheaper in practice than paying separately for extra usage, and if you never get close, a lower plan may be enough. Write down your own numbers during the first two weeks and revisit the choice, rather than relying on headline prices alone.
Sources
- Cursor homepage, read 14 November 2026, accessed 14 November 2026
- Cursor pricing page, read 14 November 2026, accessed 14 November 2026
