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ChatGPT vs Cursor

A side-by-side comparison of 2 AI tools.

FeatureChatGPTCursor
Rating
4.7
4.7
Free tier
Starting priceFreeFree
Best forGeneral-purpose AI tasks, writing, and codingDevelopers who want deep AI integration in their editor
Pros
  • Extremely versatile
  • Large plugin ecosystem
  • Supports vision and file uploads
  • Native AI integration feels seamless
  • Multi-file context awareness
  • Fast and responsive
Cons
  • Free tier has usage limits
  • Can hallucinate facts
  • Requires internet connection
  • VS Code fork may lack some extensions
  • Expensive for individuals
  • Learning AI prompting takes time