Hi guys! You might have heard a lot about Cursor — an editor like VS Code with AI built-in!
In this article, I'll discuss what I think about Cursor, and one alternative that I really love. So, let's get started!
What is Cursor?
You might have heard a lot about Cursor but not know what it is. Well, let me explain.
Cursor is a code editor similar to VS Code, but with built-in AI features like an AI chat, AI code autocompletion, and more. Cursor has a free plan, with 2000* free code autocompletions and limited access to advanced AI models like claude-3.5-sonnet and gpt-4o.
*Note: At first, my post said that you received unlimited autocompletions on the free plan. You actually just get 2000 for free, but a 14-day Pro trial...
See the pricing here for more info. Thank you @wrongsideofthetracks for pointing this out!
How I Feel About Cursor
I love Cursor because it's unique and innovative. It has AI everywhere, making coding much more efficient and easy.
There are some drawbacks. As a Cursor user on Ubuntu, I experience a lot of bugs and crashes. While the UI is familiar — essentially the same as VS Code — I don't feel completely confident that Cursor will remain a stable and supported product like VS Code has. Another drawback, which applies to most AI LLM chat with advanced models, is that they send code to a cloud computing service, where the code is processed by an AI. Some encrypt your code before sending it to the server; some don't.
An Alternative to Cursor
One of the alternatives to Cursor that I just love is Codeium. Codeium offers AI-powered code completion and supports a wide range of programming languages. It integrates seamlessly with various IDEs and editors, including VS Code. Codeium is known for its speed and accuracy, making it a strong contender for anyone looking to enhance their coding efficiency with AI.
Codeium offers autocompletions, a free AI chat (with your codebase and selection context), and more.
Summary
Is Cursor useful? For sure!
Is Cursor better than VS Code with AI extensions? Maybe, maybe not. It depends a lot on your preferences, how much you like to use AI, and the project you're working on.
I recommend downloading Cursor to give it a try!
What Do You Think?
Enough of what I think! Have you tried Cursor? Is there an AI coding tool you want to share?
Tell me in the comments!
Thanks for reading!
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