Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Cursor?

Cursor has the cheaper paid entry at $8/mo.

Does Claude Code have a free plan?

No free plan is in the current rows for Claude Code.

The latest verification date on these rows is Oct 17, 2026. Rows without a date, or with a needs review badge, are not confirmed.

Side by side from the current rows. The verdict is computed from those numbers, not from a review.

Claude CodeCursor

Cursor: cheaper entry plan

Cursor has the cheaper paid entry at $8/mo, against $20/mo on Claude Code.
Cursor has a free plan (Limited). Claude Code does not.
These are different kinds of tools. Claude Code is a coding agent. Cursor is an AI IDE.
Claude Code has fewer rows flagged for review. Cursor has 6 plans still marked needs review.

Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Cursor?: Cursor has the cheaper paid entry at $8/mo.
Does Claude Code have a free plan?: No free plan is in the current rows for Claude Code.
Does Cursor have a free plan?: Yes. Free includes Limited.
When were these prices last verified?: The latest verification date on these rows is Oct 17, 2026. Rows without a date, or with a needs review badge, are not confirmed.

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