Best Cursor alternatives
Updated · prices checked on vendor pages
Short answer: If you want a stronger agent for whole-repo work, use Claude Code (included in Claude Pro at $20/mo). If you want to pay less, GitHub Copilot Pro is $10/mo and Google Antigravity has a $0 individual tier. If you already pay for ChatGPT, OpenAI Codex is included in your plan. If you want open source with your own API key, use Cline.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Free tier | Pricing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Delegating multi-file features from terminal or IDE | Claude Free plan exists, but Claude Code requires a paid plan (per third-party comparisons; verify) | Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed annually); Max from $100/mo; Team standard seat $25/mo ($20 annual) | source · 2026-10-14 |
| GitHub Copilot | Teams already on GitHub; budget-conscious devs | Free: limited chat and agent usage | Pro $10/mo; Pro+ $39/mo; Max $100/mo (1 AI credit = $0.01) | source · 2026-10-14 |
| OpenAI Codex | ChatGPT subscribers who want a cloud + local coding agent | Included in ChatGPT Free (limited usage) | Included in ChatGPT Go $8/mo, Plus $20/mo, Pro $100/mo; Business $25/seat/mo ($20 annual); or pay API rates with an API key | source · 2026-10-14 |
| Google Antigravity | Trying multi-agent coding workflows for $0 | Individual $0: unlimited Tab and Command requests, basic weekly agent limits | No standalone plan; higher limits via Google AI Pro $19.99/mo or Ultra from $99.99/mo (per third-party checks Sept 2026 — official page shows tiers without prices; verify) | source · 2026-10-14 |
| Kiro | Spec-first builders who want structure before code | Free: 50 credits/mo (perpetual) | Pro $20/mo (1,000 credits); Pro+ $40; Pro Max $100; Power $200; add-on credits $0.04 each | source · 2026-10-14 |
| Cline | BYO-key developers who want control | Free open-source extension (VS Code + CLI) | No subscription; pay for inference at cost or bring your own key; Enterprise custom | source · 2026-10-14 |
| Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) | Ex-Windsurf users; mixed-model agent workflows | Free: light agent quota, unlimited Tab completions and inline edits | Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Teams $80/mo + $40/mo per full seat | source · 2026-10-14 |
Which alternative fits you
- You want a better agent, not a better editor: Claude Code or OpenAI Codex. Both run in the terminal and plug into your editor.
- You want to spend $0: Google Antigravity (free individual tier with weekly agent limits) or Cline with a free or local model.
- You like to plan before the agent codes: Kiro is built around specs. The free tier gives you 50 credits a month.
- You want the closest thing to Cursor: Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) is also a full AI editor.
See the full AI coding agents ranking.
Where a fact reads “verify” or “unknown”, we could not confirm it on the vendor’s own page on the checked date. Check it before you buy.
Sources
- Claude Code: https://claude.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-14)
- GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans (checked 2026-10-14)
- OpenAI Codex: https://chatgpt.com/codex/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-14)
- Google Antigravity: https://antigravity.google/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-14)
- Kiro: https://kiro.dev/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-14)
- Cline: https://cline.bot/pricing (checked 2026-10-14)
- Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf): https://devin.ai/pricing (checked 2026-10-14)