Coding agentsFree plan
Cursor
Code editor with an AI agent built in.
Our take
A friendly editor with an agent inside; good if you like to see code as it changes.
Easy to start5/5
Quality of results4/5
Free plan value3/5
Safety and privacy4/5
Our own rating for learners: we score ease for beginners, quality of results, value of the free plan, and safety for families, then average them.
What it includes
- Code editor
- Chat about your code
- Agent that edits several files
- Project rules
Quick start
Your first ten minutes with Cursor.
- Install it and open your project folder.
- Ask the chat to explain one file.
- Select some code and ask for a change.
- Accept or reject each change and run your tests.
Good for
- Editing with AI next to your code
- Small refactors
- Learning a new codebase
Tip
Keep changes small and commit often so you can undo easily.
Watch out
Free use runs out; check the plan before a long session.