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Amp vs Cursor

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Cursor

AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents

5.0(1 review)Freemium
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Verdict

Amp and Cursor are both Coding AI tools. Cursor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.9 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Amp offers an API. Only Cursor is available on iOS.

Best overall

Cursor

  • Software engineers
  • Full-stack developers
  • Engineering teams
  • Enterprises

Choose Amp if

  • You want a tool built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session.
  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.

Choose Cursor if

  • You want a tool built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests.
  • Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support.
  • Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks.
Best for beginners
Amp
Best for business
Amp

Features

19 features compared.

  • Orbs
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Portals
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Event-driven wake-ups
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Multiplayer
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Changes tab
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • The Dial
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Puck
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • CLI and runners
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • amp sync
    Amp
    Available
    Cursor
    Not available
  • Agents
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Cloud agents
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Tab and inline edits
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Codebase indexing
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Model choice
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Bugbot code review
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • CLI
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Slack app and iOS app
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Marketplace and rules
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available
  • Privacy mode
    Amp
    Not available
    Cursor
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Amp
    Freemium
    Cursor
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Amp
    Yes
    Cursor
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Amp
    $0
    Cursor
    $0
  • Plans
    Amp
    4 plans
    Cursor
    7 plans

Amp plans

  • Hobby

    $0

    Free tier with all product features

    • Pay-as-you-go orbs
    • free own runners
    • bring your own keys
    • public and private repositories

  • Individual (Megawatt)

    $20/month

    Paid individual tier with included orb time

    • 45,000 minutes of orb time
    • bring your own keys
    • no Amp token fees or limits
    • custom domains for portals
    • sticker pack

  • Teams

    $0/user/mo

    No extra charge; members hold Hobby, Megawatt or Gigawatt tiers

    • Thread sharing
    • multiplayer
    • permissions
    • shared portals
    • plugins and skills
    • user analytics
    • pooled credits
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Pooled credits for large organizations

    • SCIM sync
    • spend limits
    • audit logs
    • MCP access controls
    • IP allowlisting
    • regional endpoints
    • priority support

Cursor plans

  • Free

    $0

    Limited usage for trying Cursor and Grok.

    • Limited usage
    • Limited chat requests
    • Limited agent requests

  • Plus

    $8/month

    Basic usage pool, Grok models only.

    • Basic shared usage pool
    • Grok models only
    • Cursor agent
    • Grok API access

  • Premium

    Most popular

    $30/month

    4x the usage of Plus, recommended for new AI users.

    • 4x Plus usage
    • Latest Grok models
    • Cloud agents and automations
    • Bugbot code reviews
    • Third-party models at API list price

  • Super

    $100/month

    15x the usage of Plus, for daily agent users.

    • 15x Plus usage
    • Everything in Premium
    • Priority model access at peak times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    50x the usage of Plus, for power users.

    • 50x Plus usage
    • Everything in Super
    • Earliest access to new products and models

  • Teams

    $30/user/mo

    Per-seat plans with pooled admin controls; seats are Premium $30, Super $100 or Ultra $200 per user per month.

    • Premium $30
    • Super $100 or Ultra $200 seats
    • Weekly usage pool per seat
    • Centralized billing
    • Usage analytics
    • Team privacy settings
    • SAML/OIDC SSO
    • Team marketplace

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Invoicing, pooled usage and advanced security.

    • Invoice and PO billing
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Granular spend controls
    • Repository and MCP access controls
    • Priority support

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Amp
7.9overall
Cursor
8.7overall

  • Ease of Use

    Amp
    7.5
    Cursor
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Amp
    8.5
    Cursor
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Amp
    7.5
    Cursor
    Not rated

  • Performance & Speed

    Amp
    8.0
    Cursor
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Amp
    8.0
    Cursor
    Not rated

  • Inline Code Completion

    Amp
    Not rated
    Cursor
    9.2

  • Codebase Indexing & Context

    Amp
    Not rated
    Cursor
    9.0

  • Multi-file Agentic Edits

    Amp
    Not rated
    Cursor
    9.3

  • IDE & Extension Compatibility

    Amp
    Not rated
    Cursor
    9.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    Amp
    Not rated
    Cursor
    6.8

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Amp

Pros

  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
  • Works across web, Mac, terminal and CI runners, with event triggers from Linear, GitHub and schedules.
  • Multiplayer orbs let teammates share an agent, terminal and running app.
  • Teams plan adds SSO, pooled credits and shared model routing at no extra seat charge.

Cons

  • The Mac app requires macOS 26 or later and the Mac and iOS apps are labelled beta.
  • No App Store iOS release yet; mobile access is through TestFlight.
  • Orb rates, overage behaviour and Gigawatt pricing are not published on the pricing page.
  • Pay-as-you-go orbs on the free tier make costs less predictable than a flat subscription.

Cursor

Pros

  • Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support
  • Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks
  • Choice of models from several providers, including Cursor's own
  • Covers editor, CLI, web, Slack, iOS and PR review in one product
  • Privacy mode and SOC 2 and ISO certifications for team use

Cons

  • Third-party model usage is billed separately from the plan at API list price
  • Pricing is bundled with Grok and uses weekly usage pools, which makes costs harder to predict
  • No Android app, and the iOS app only controls local agents
  • Indexing can be heavy on very large repositories

Platforms

  • Web
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Supported
  • Windows
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Supported
  • macOS
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Supported
  • iOS
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cursor
    Supported
  • Android
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cursor
    Not supported
  • API
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cursor
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Supported
  • CLI
    Amp
    Supported
    Cursor
    Supported

Integrations

Amp

11 integrations
  • Linear
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • MCP
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Zed
  • Neovim
  • ChatGPT subscription
  • Claude subscription

Cursor

4 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • VS Code extensions
  • MCP servers

Company

  • Company
    Amp
    Amp Frontier Corporation
    Cursor
    Anysphere
  • Founded
    Amp
    2025
    Cursor
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Amp
    San Francisco, CA
    Cursor
    San Francisco, CA
  • Listing
    Amp
    Claimed
    Cursor
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Amp better than Cursor?

It depends on your workflow. Amp is built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session. Cursor is built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests.

What are the key feature differences between Amp and Cursor?

Amp: Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop. Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents. Cursor is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Amp or Cursor have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Amp is freemium and Cursor is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Amp or Cursor?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.