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Cursor

Acquired: by SpaceX (SpaceXAI), Aug 2026

AI native VS Code based editor with agents, tab completion and cloud agents, now bundled with Grok via X Subscription.

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What it does

Cursor is a coding agent and editor designed to turn software ideas into working code. Users provide instructions, codebases, or reference materials, and the system autonomously writes code, runs terminal commands, and builds features across desktop, mobile, and web surfaces. It is built for individual developers and engineering teams creating ambitious software projects.

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  1. Cursor: Cloud agents

    Cloud agents

    Executes development tasks in parallel on remote machines to create, test, and demonstrate features end to end.

    Use caseA software engineer hands off long running feature implementation to run autonomously in the background while focusing on architectural decisions.

    From cursor.com · image from Cursor
  2. Cursor: Plan mode

    Plan mode

    Asks clarifying questions about incoming tasks to formulate a structured development plan before executing changes in the background.

    Use caseA developer outlines a complex application update and answers questions from the agent before implementation begins.

    From cursor.com/product · image from Cursor

  3. Privacy mode

    Protects company code from being stored or used to train AI models.

    Use caseA team admin configures workspace settings so proprietary enterprise source files remain excluded from model training sets.

    From cursor.com/pricing

Written from Cursor's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Cursor's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFreeNot listedper accountLimited agent and chat requests
Plus$8Not listedper accountBaseline shared Grok usage pool (Cursor + Grok apps + X), weekly refresh; Claude/GPT not included
Premium$30Not listedper account4x Plus usage; cloud agents, automations, AI code review; third party models via top ups at API price
Super$100Not listedper account15x Plus usage
Ultra$200Not listedper account50x Plus usage
Teams$30Not listedper userPooled usage, '$30+' per seat
EnterpriseNot listedNot listedper usercontact sales

From Cursor's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

How to cancel
Subscribers can cancel anytime at least 24 hours prior to renewal to avoid additional charges.
What Cursor saysCancel anytime, at least 24 hours prior to renewal to avoid additional charges. Source page
Renews automatically
Yes
What Cursor saysCancel anytime, at least 24 hours prior to renewal to avoid additional charges. Source page
Unused credits roll over
No
What Cursor saysUnused included usage does not roll over on either kind of plan. Source page
Trains on your data
Opt out
What Cursor saysPrivacy Mode can be enabled in settings or by a team or enterprise admin. Privacy Mode is available to anyone (free or Pro). New team members inherit the team's Privacy Mode settings. When enabled, we will not train on your data. Source page
Data retention
Users can delete their account at any time from the Settings dashboard, or contact customer support for assistance.
What Cursor saysYou can delete your account at any time from the Settings dashboard -- see our account deletion guide for instructions. For additional assistance with account deletion, contact customer support at hi@cursor.com. Source page
SOC 2
Yes
What Cursor saysCursor holds AIUC 1, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications, along with a SOC 2 Type II attestation. Source page
Support
Email
What Cursor saysFor additional assistance with account deletion, contact customer support at hi@cursor.com. Source page

Only what Cursor's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with Cursor

  1. Download Cursor, open the app, sign in, and pick a folder.
  2. Open Agent with Cmd I or Ctrl I and ask Cursor to explain the codebase.
  3. Ask Cursor to suggest a few safe improvements, pick one, and ask it to make the change.
  4. Review the diff and ask Cursor to run existing project checks such as tests, the type checker, linting, or a local build.
  5. Press Shift+Tab in the agent input to toggle Plan Mode for bigger changes that span multiple files or need research.

Tips

  • Start with low risk first tasks like improving copywriting or fixing small UI issues.
  • Click any checkpoint in the chat timeline to preview files and revert to that state if Agent takes a wrong turn.
  • Press Cmd+Enter or Ctrl+Enter while Agent is working to send a message immediately and redirect its work without waiting in the queue.

Written from Cursor's own help pages: cursor.com/docs/get-started/quickstart · cursor.com/docs/agent/overview

What the free plan includes

Limited agent and chat requests; no Claude/GPT access on Free under the new X Subscription plans

Questions people ask about Cursor

How much does Cursor cost?

Paid plans start at $8 a month (Plus). 7 plans are listed above, from Cursor's own pricing page.

Is Cursor free?

Yes, there is a free plan: Limited agent and chat requests; no Claude/GPT access on Free under the new X Subscription plans.

How do I cancel Cursor?

Subscribers can cancel anytime at least 24 hours prior to renewal to avoid additional charges. Source

Do unused Cursor credits roll over?

No, unused credits do not carry over to the next month. Source

Does Cursor train its AI on my data?

It can, but you can opt out. Source

What is the right plan for me?

Cursor recommends Premium for new AI users, Super for daily agent users, and Ultra for power users, while Plus is recommended for social creators with limited AI usage. Teams is recommended for professionals collaborating with others, and larger organizations needing invoicing, pooled usage, or advanced security should choose Enterprise. Source

What are my payment options?

Self serve plans accept all major credit and debit cards, whereas invoice based billing and wire transfers are available for Enterprise plans upon contacting sales. Source

How do usage limits work?

Each tier provides a shared AI usage pool across Cursor and Grok that refreshes weekly. If included usage runs out, users can continue with top offs or wait for the weekly refresh. Source

Is the Grok API included in my plan?

Paid plans include Grok API access, but API usage is billed separately at standard model rates rather than drawing from the included usage pool. Source

Works with

AI models
Grok 4.7, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.5, Composer 2.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, Gemini 4 Argon, GPT 5.6 Sol

Where this came from

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