What you can do with it
Cursor is an AI code editor for working directly with project files, asking questions about a codebase and requesting changes through an agent. Its free Hobby plan suits occasional coding assistance and trying its Composer workflow. This entry requires downloading a desktop editor rather than using a standalone browser chatbot.
What’s included for free
Hobby is free with limited Agent requests and access to Composer; no credit card required.
Free tiers can restrict usage or features. Paid upgrades are separate.
Available models
Model availability can differ by plan and change over time.
Official sources
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Free planGoogle AI Studio
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Free planGitHub Copilot
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