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Cursor
Updated 18 Oct 2026
Code editor with AI built in for writing and fixing code.
- Windows
- Mac
- Web
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How to start in 3 steps
- 1Open Cursor and sign up with your email or Google account.
- 2Try this first: Ask: "Make a simple to-do list web page and explain each step."
- 3Upgrade only if the free plan stops you. Watch out: Pro plan needed for heavy use
- Best for
- Developers who want AI inside their editor
- Why people like it
- Fast autocomplete, edits many files
- Watch out for
- Pro plan needed for heavy use
- Free plan
- Yes — check current limits on the tool's website.
- Price
- Free plan; Start ₹649/mo (India only); Pro $20/mo
- Free limits
- Limited Agent requests
- Works in Hindi
- No
- Skill needed
- Some practice
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Is Cursor free?
Yes, Cursor has a free plan. Free limits: Limited Agent requests.
How much is Cursor in India?
Free plan; Start ₹649/mo (India only); Pro $20/mo
Does Cursor work in Hindi?
It is not marked as working in Hindi. Check Cursor's site.
Which devices does Cursor work on?
Windows, Mac, Web.
What are good alternatives to Cursor?
Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Replit.