Claude Code
- Claude Pro · $17 / $20Month
- Claude Max 5x · $100Month
- Claude Max 20x · $200Month
Claude Code vs Cursor
Claude Code extends an existing terminal and IDE workflow. Cursor replaces the editor with its own VS Code-based interface that brings agents and model use into the editor.
When to pick which
Claude Code fits when the editor, terminal, and their existing tools should remain, including VS Code, JetBrains, or Cursor as the editor. Cursor fits when a unified AI editor with its own model and agent interface matters more than IDE choice. Claude Code is billed through Claude or Console/API access; Cursor publishes a free Hobby plan and a separate Pro plan. This is an access and workflow difference, not a quality rating.
Differences at a glance
- Free access: Claude Code as No free plan published; Cursor as Free plan.
- Paid entry in the catalog: Claude Code Claude Pro; Cursor Pro. Amounts are in the table and follow the price region.
- Claude Code: Terminal tool for software work
- Claude Code: VS Code, JetBrains, and compatible editors
- Cursor: AI agent in the code editor for reading, writing, and refactoring
- Cursor: Chat and inline edits with frontier models (including Claude, GPT)
| Criterion | Claude Code | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | No free plan published | Free plan |
| Paid from | Claude Pro · $17 / $20Month | Pro · $20Month |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
Cursor
- Hobby · freeMonth
- Pro · $20Month
- Pro+ · $60Month
- Ultra · $200Month
- Start (India) · ₹649Month
- Teams Standard · $40Month
- Teams Premium · $120Month
- Enterprise · contact salesCustom
Claude Code
Claude Code is an Anthropic tool for agentic software work in the terminal and supported development environments. It is included in Claude Pro and Max, not sold as a standalone Code tariff.
Pro is $17 annual or $20 monthly; Max starts at $100 with 5x or 20x Pro usage. Console/API is billed by usage, and Code shares limits with chat.
Cursor
Work across codebases in a VS Code-based editor with an agent, chat, and autocomplete.
Individual plans start at $20 per month and Teams at $40 per user per month. Every plan includes a set amount of model usage; usage beyond it is billed afterwards.
Official sources
Claude Code
- Claude Code (claude.com)
- Claude Code (code.claude.com)
Cursor
- Cursor pricing (cursor.com)
FAQ
Can Claude Code and Cursor be tried for free?
Claude Code: No free plan published. Cursor: Free plan.
Where are the vendors of Claude Code and Cursor based?
Claude Code: Anthropic, USA. Cursor: Anysphere, Inc., USA.
Are Claude Code and Cursor listed in the same category?
Claude Code is listed under the “Development & Code” category, Cursor under “Development & Code.”
How many pricing tiers do Claude Code and Cursor offer?
Claude Code documents 4 plans, Cursor documents 8 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for Claude Code and Cursor come from?
For Claude Code and Cursor, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.