Cursor
Staff PickCodingAI code editor with strong native workflows, plus an optional bring-your-own-key path for supported chat models.
BYOK · Upgrade availableLocal app
At a glance
- Best for
- Developers who want a polished AI coding IDE and care that custom provider keys are available, even though some premium features stay bundled with Cursor plans.
- Setup difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Access style
- BYOK
Pricing at a glance
Core usage starts with your own key, with paid plans for extra features or higher limits.
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- $20/mo
- Free access
- Free tier
- Extra app-side charges
- None
What paid plans unlock
Paid plans add more built-in model usage, cloud agents, team management, and enterprise controls beyond the custom API key path.
Pricing details
Cursor sells managed subscription plans, but its docs also support custom API keys for supported chat models. Some features still rely on Cursor-managed models, so this listing is best read as a BYOK-capable product rather than a pure BYOK tool.
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