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by Anysphere · San Francisco, United States · Since 2023

AI code editor.

Developer tools & APIsAI toolsAI poweredNewFree plan
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Cursor?

Cursor is developer tools & apis from Anysphere, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2023. AI code editor.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond developer tools & apis, Cursor also covers ai tools.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
  • A young product; check the roadmap and customer references

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Cursor features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Cursor adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Code editors and IDEs
  • API design and testing
  • Cross-browser and device testing
  • Backend-as-a-service and databases
  • AI coding assistants
  • Internal tool builders
  • Feature flags and experimentation
  • Documentation tools
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • AI-assisted workflows and suggestions

Cursor pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Cursor charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on cursor.com.

Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs, AI tools
Vendor
Anysphere
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2023
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Cursor — frequently asked questions

What is Cursor?+

Cursor is developer tools & apis by Anysphere. AI code editor.

How much does Cursor cost?+

Cursor has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Cursor offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Cursor offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Cursor made in India?+

No. Cursor is developed by Anysphere in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Cursor best suited for?+

Cursor suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis with ai tools.

What are the best alternatives to Cursor?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Cursor deployed?+

Cursor is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Anysphere · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2023 · 1 product in our catalogue

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