# Cursor vs Greptile

> Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents
> Greptile: AI code review that checks every pull request against your full codebase context

- Cursor profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cursor
- Greptile profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/greptile
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/cursor-vs-greptile
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Cursor and Greptile are both Coding AI tools. Cursor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Cursor is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Greptile offers an API.

### 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.

### Choose Greptile if

- You want a tool built for automated pull request review on large codebases, enforcing team coding standards, feeding review findings to coding agents.
- Reviews use a graph index of the whole repository, so findings can cover impact beyond the changed lines.
- Plain-English custom rules and learning from past pull request comments adapt reviews to team standards.

## Pricing

| | Cursor | Greptile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Cursor | Greptile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Tab and inline edits | Yes | Not listed |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Not listed |
| Model choice | Yes | Not listed |
| Bugbot code review | Yes | Not listed |
| CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| Slack app and iOS app | Yes | Not listed |
| Marketplace and rules | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Full-Codebase Context | Not listed | Yes |
| Parallel Review Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom Rules | Not listed | Yes |
| Learning from Comments | Not listed | Yes |
| Review Summaries | Not listed | Yes |
| Fix in Your Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| TREX Runtime Validation | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Server and Claude Code Plugin | Not listed | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Cursor | Greptile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## 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

## Greptile strengths

- Reviews use a graph index of the whole repository, so findings can cover impact beyond the changed lines.
- Plain-English custom rules and learning from past pull request comments adapt reviews to team standards.
- Works with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, and hands findings to Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or Devin.
- Self-hosting and air-gapped deployment are available for regulated organizations.
- Free tier for one developer, free use for qualified open source, and 50% off for early startups.

## Greptile limitations

- Third-party comparisons report more false positives than some competitors; one competitor-run test claims nearly 60% of comments were nitpicks or false positives, which should be read as a rival's claim.
- Pro costs $30 per seat per month and extra credits cost $1 each, with Plus and Apex reviews using 3 and 10 credits.
- Self-hosting, SSO/SAML and GitHub Enterprise support require the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
- Focused on pull request review only; it is not an editor or coding assistant.

## FAQ

**Is Cursor better than Greptile?**

It depends on your workflow. Cursor is built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests. Greptile is built for automated pull request review on large codebases, enforcing team coding standards, feeding review findings to coding agents.

**What are the key feature differences between Cursor and Greptile?**

Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents. Greptile: AI code review that checks every pull request against your full codebase context. Cursor is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does Cursor or Greptile have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Cursor or Greptile?**

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