# Augment Code vs Cursor

> Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase
> Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents

- Augment Code profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/augment-code
- Cursor profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cursor
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/augment-code-vs-cursor
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Augment Code and Cursor are both Coding AI tools. Cursor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.7 out of 10). Only Cursor has a free plan or trial. Only Augment Code is available on VS Code Extension and JetBrains Plugin. Only Cursor is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

### Choose Augment Code if

- You want a tool built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases.
- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Augment Code | Cursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $20 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Augment Code | Cursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmos Agent Platform | Yes | Not listed |
| Automated Code Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Ticket to PR | Yes | Not listed |
| Context Engine | Yes | Not listed |
| Auggie CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| IDE Extensions | Yes | Not listed |
| Vulnerability Remediation and Incident Response | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP and Multi-Model Support | Yes | Not listed |
| Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Tab and inline edits | Not listed | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Not listed | Yes |
| Model choice | Not listed | Yes |
| Bugbot code review | Not listed | Yes |
| CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Slack app and iOS app | Not listed | Yes |
| Marketplace and rules | Not listed | Yes |
| Privacy mode | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Augment Code | Cursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |
| Linux | No | Yes |

## Augment Code strengths

- Covers the delivery loop beyond coding, with agents for PR review, ticket-to-PR, vulnerability remediation and incident response.
- Context Engine gives agents repository-level context on large codebases.
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal, so teams are not tied to one editor.
- Triggers from GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Jira, schedules and webhooks.
- Usage pooled across up to 50 seats with no per-seat charge on Standard and Business.

## Augment Code limitations

- No free tier or trial is listed on the pricing page.
- Usage-based billing with a 40% fee on LLM spend makes monthly cost harder to predict than flat per-seat plans.
- Third-party reviews describe credit and usage pricing as confusing and a source of cost anxiety.
- Key security items (SSO, SCIM, CMEK, ISO 42001) are Enterprise-only.

## Cursor strengths

- 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

## Cursor limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**Is Augment Code better than Cursor?**

It depends on your workflow. Augment Code is built for automating pull request review, turning tickets into tested pull requests, and working in large existing codebases. 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 Augment Code and Cursor?**

Augment Code: Agentic coding platform that runs code review and ticket-to-PR work on your codebase. 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 Augment Code or Cursor have a free plan?**

Cursor has a free plan or trial; Augment Code is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Augment Code or Cursor?**

Augment Code starts at $20 and Cursor starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.