Cursor

Q: What is Cursor?

A coding agent that still ships as a desktop editor on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can also run Agent from the CLI, send Cloud Agents to their own VMs, and keep going from the iPhone or iPad app.

Q: How much does Cursor cost?

Hobby is free with limited Agent. Pro is $20 a month and includes $20 of Other Models usage. Pro+ is $60 with $70 of that pool. Ultra is $200 with $400 of that pool. Teams Standard is $40 per user. Teams Premium is $120. Enterprise is Custom.

Q: What are Composer and the Other Models pool?

Cursor Models (Composer 2.5, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.5) have generous included usage on paid plans. Other Models is the third-party pool, billed at each model's API price. Pro includes $20 of that pool.

Q: Did SpaceX acquire Cursor?

Yes. Cursor published that it is now a part of SpaceX. First-party models are jointly trained with SpaceXAI.

Q: Does Ultra include Grok Bot?

Yes, on Ultra and Teams Premium. Grok Bot signs in with the same Cursor account. There is no standalone Grok Bot SKU. Legacy Privacy Mode blocks it.

Q: Which platforms are supported?

Desktop on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Also CLI, Cloud Agents on VMs, Slack and GitHub review, and an iPhone or iPad app.

A coding agent that still ships as a desktop editor. CLI, Cloud Agents, and a phone app on the same account.

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The short version

What is Cursor?

Cursor is a coding agent that still ships as a desktop editor on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can run Agent from the CLI, send Cloud Agents to their own VMs, review work in Slack or GitHub, and keep going from the iPhone or iPad app.

SpaceX acquired Cursor. First-party models now include Composer 2.5, Grok 4.6, and Grok 4.5, trained with SpaceXAI. Third-party models bill from a separate Other Models pool.

Bottom line: pick it if you want Tab, Cloud Agents, and Composer in one window. Skip it if Other Models overages sting, or you refuse another VS Code fork.

What it actually does

Key features

Desktop editor with Tab and Agent

The daily surface is still a desktop editor on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Tab completions stay in the window. Agent runs in the same editor.

CLI Agent

Run Agent from the terminal when you are not in the editor. Same Cursor account. Same models and usage pools.

Cloud Agents on their own VMs

Send a job to a Cloud Agent. It works on its own VM. You can review the result in Slack or GitHub, then keep going on your phone.

Composer and Grok, plus Other Models

Cursor Models include Composer 2.5, Grok 4.6, and Grok 4.5, trained with SpaceXAI. Third-party models bill from a separate Other Models pool.

Slack and GitHub review

Review Cloud Agent work where the pull request already lives. That path is first-party, not a third-party bot you install yourself.

iPhone and iPad app

Keep going from the phone app after you close the laptop. Desktop remains the main editor. Linux desktop is supported.

Plays well with

Cursor works best with

Grok Bot	Bundled on Ultra	Always-on teammates on the same Cursor login. Access is bundled into Cursor Ultra and Cursor Teams Premium. Legacy Privacy Mode blocks it.	↗
Slack	Review	Review Cloud Agent work in Slack. First-party Cursor account integrations, not a separate Slack app you have to stand up.	↗
GitHub	Review	Review Cloud Agent work on the pull request. Same Cursor account. Completions and the editor stay in Cursor.	↗

What it costs

Cursor pricing (2026)

Plan	Price	What you get
Hobby	Free	Limited Agent. Access to Composer. No credit card.
Pro	$20 / mo	$20 Other Models pool. Cloud Agents. Generous Cursor Models usage (Composer and Grok).
Pro+	$60 / mo	$70 Other Models pool. Same surfaces. For daily Agent use.
Ultra	$200 / mo	$400 Other Models pool. Grok Bot bundled. For agent power users.
Teams Standard	$40 / user / mo	Team billing, marketplace, SSO. Standard team Other Models allowance.
Teams Premium	$120 / user / mo	5x Standard team allowance. Grok Bot bundled.

Enterprise is Custom (pooled usage, SCIM, invoice). Other Models is the third-party pool, billed at each model's API price. Extra usage is on-demand after the included pile. Prices from cursor.com/pricing and the Cursor help center, verified 20 Aug 2026. India Start (₹649) is not quoted here.

Honest fit

Who it's for, who it isn't

Pick Cursor if

You want Tab, diffs, and Cloud Agents in one window
Composer and Grok from the Cursor Models pool cover most of the month
You will review agent work in Slack or GitHub
You are fine with a VS Code-shaped desktop editor

Look elsewhere if

Other Models overages are the thing you notice on the invoice
You want the lab's own harness (Claude Code, Codex) on a seat you already pay
You refuse another VS Code fork and want a native editor
You want always-on teammates in your apps, not a coding editor

What people ask

Cursor FAQ

What is Cursor?

A coding agent that still ships as a desktop editor on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can also run Agent from the CLI, send Cloud Agents to their own VMs, and keep going from the iPhone or iPad app.

How much does Cursor cost?

Hobby is free with limited Agent. Pro is $20 a month and includes $20 of Other Models usage. Pro+ is $60 with $70 of that pool. Ultra is $200 with $400 of that pool. Teams Standard is $40 per user. Teams Premium is $120. Enterprise is Custom.

What are Composer and the Other Models pool?

Cursor Models (Composer 2.5, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.5) have generous included usage on paid plans. Other Models is the third-party pool, billed at each model's API price. Pro includes $20 of that pool. Confirm the live pile on the usage dashboard.

Did SpaceX acquire Cursor?

Yes. Cursor published that it is now a part of SpaceX. First-party models are jointly trained with SpaceXAI. That is a product fact, not a hands-on review of the deal.

Does Ultra include Grok Bot?

Yes, on Ultra and Teams Premium. Grok Bot signs in with the same Cursor account. There is no standalone Grok Bot SKU. Legacy Privacy Mode blocks it.