Attribute comparison
| Attribute | Visual Studio Code | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Type | code editorSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | code editorSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Platform | macOSSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | macOSSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Pricing | Open sourceSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | FreemiumSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Price | Not stated | Not stated |
| Open source | YesSource: Grade D · checked 2026-10-07 | Not stated |
| Developer | MicrosoftSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | AnysphereSource: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Licence | MITSource: Grade D · checked 2026-10-07 | ProprietarySource: Grade C · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Current version | 1.140.0Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | 3.23.12Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
| Official website | code.visualstudio.com/Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-07 | cursor.com/Source: Grade B · checked 2026-10-05 |
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