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Cursor vs Replit

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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Replit logo

Replit

Describe an app in plain language and build, test and publish it in one browser workspace

Freemium
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Verdict

Cursor and Replit are both Coding AI tools. Cursor scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Cursor is available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Only Replit is available on Android.

Best overall

Cursor

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

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 Replit if

  • You want a tool built for prototyping web apps from a prompt.
  • Builds, tests and publishes an app from one chat, with no local setup.
  • Free Starter plan with daily Agent credits and one published app.
Best for beginners
Replit
Best for business
Cursor

Features

19 features compared.

  • Agents
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Cloud agents
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Tab and inline edits
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Codebase indexing
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Model choice
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Bugbot code review
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • CLI
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Slack app and iOS app
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Marketplace and rules
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Privacy mode
    Cursor
    Available
    Replit
    Not available
  • Replit Agent
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Multiple artifact types
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Design Canvas
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Plan Mode
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • One-click publishing
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Built-in databases and storage
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Connectors and MCP
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Collaboration
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available
  • Mobile app
    Cursor
    Not available
    Replit
    Available

Pricing

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

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

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

Replit plans

  • Starter

    $0

    Free plan with daily Agent credits and one published app

    • Daily Agent credits up to a monthly cap
    • Lite build
    • 1 published app that goes down after 30 days
    • Monthly cloud credits
    • Design Canvas

  • Core

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For individual builders, with up to 5 builders per Workspace

    • Full build
    • Paid Agent modes
    • Unlimited published apps
    • Plan Mode
    • Connectors
    • Replit AI Integrations
    • Made with Replit badge removal
    • Monthly credits

  • Pro

    $100/month

    For teams that have outgrown Core, with up to 15 builders

    • Everything in Core
    • Up to 10 parallel tasks
    • Tiered credits with two-month rollover
    • Priority support
    • 28-day database recovery window

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    For organizations that need SSO, governance and dedicated support

    • Everything in Pro
    • SAML SSO and SCIM
    • Audit logging
    • Admin governance controls
    • Unlimited seats
    • Dedicated support

Our ratings

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

Cursor
8.7overall
Replit
8.3overall

  • Inline Code Completion

    Cursor
    9.2
    Replit
    Not rated

  • Codebase Indexing & Context

    Cursor
    9.0
    Replit
    Not rated

  • Multi-file Agentic Edits

    Cursor
    9.3
    Replit
    Not rated

  • IDE & Extension Compatibility

    Cursor
    9.0
    Replit
    Not rated

  • Pricing Clarity

    Cursor
    6.8
    Replit
    Not rated

  • App Generation

    Cursor
    Not rated
    Replit
    8.6

  • Ease of Use

    Cursor
    Not rated
    Replit
    9.0

  • Deployment & Hosting

    Cursor
    Not rated
    Replit
    8.8

  • Cost Predictability

    Cursor
    Not rated
    Replit
    6.8

  • Collaboration

    Cursor
    Not rated
    Replit
    8.2

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

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

Replit

Pros

  • Builds, tests and publishes an app from one chat, with no local setup
  • Free Starter plan with daily Agent credits and one published app
  • Managed databases, Secrets and publishing are built into the workspace
  • Handles web apps, mobile apps, slide decks, dashboards and videos
  • iOS and Android apps for building and publishing from a phone
  • Enterprise plan adds SAML SSO, SCIM and audit logging

Cons

  • Agent and cloud usage are billed from credits, so monthly costs can exceed the plan price
  • Starter published app goes down after 30 days and shows a Made with Replit badge
  • Starter lacks Full build, Plan Mode, connectors and Replit AI Integrations
  • Pro purchases and native iOS app builds require the website rather than the mobile app

Platforms

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

Integrations

Cursor

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

Replit

6 integrations
  • GitHub
  • Google
  • Stripe
  • Linear
  • MCP servers
  • PostgreSQL

Company

  • Company
    Cursor
    Anysphere
    Replit
    Replit, Inc.
  • Founded
    Cursor
    Not listed
    Replit
    2016
  • Headquarters
    Cursor
    San Francisco, CA
    Replit
    Foster City, CA
  • Listing
    Cursor
    Claimed
    Replit
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Cursor better than Replit?

It depends on your workflow. Cursor is built for Multi-file feature work, codebase-wide refactoring, delegating tasks to background agents, reviewing pull requests. Replit is built for prototyping web apps from a prompt.

What are the key feature differences between Cursor and Replit?

Cursor: AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents. Replit: Describe an app in plain language and build, test and publish it in one browser workspace. Cursor is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Cursor or Replit have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Cursor or Replit?

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