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Claude Code

86%

Cursor

90%

Estimated Belliste score, based on the available capabilities, quality, features and pricing information. It is an indicative profile estimate, not an independent benchmark.

How this profile estimate is calculated

Capabilities contribute 35%, quality wording 30%, listed features 20%, and pricing 15% when available. When capability fields are absent, specialization breadth supplies a 25% fallback. Missing categories are omitted and the remaining weights are rescaled. The estimate uses each model’s own published profile; it does not measure answer accuracy or replace a hands-on test.

OverviewClaude CodeCursor

PricePro $20/month billed monthly · $200/year prepaid (about $16.67/month) · API access billed separately by usage.Free $0/month · Plus $8/month ($80/year prepaid) · Premium $30/month ($300/year prepaid). USD; taxes and third-party model usage are extra.

Free planClaude Free does not include Claude Code. No standard Claude Code free-trial duration is disclosed; promotional offers may differ.Free plan offers limited Agent/Chat usage. A standard trial duration is not disclosed on the current new-plan pricing page; legacy-plan offers may differ.

Paid plansPro: $20/month or $200/year prepaid. Max: from $100/month, with 5x or 20x Pro usage options. Team: Standard $25/seat/month ($20 billed annually); Premium $125 ($100 billed annually). Enterprise: sales-assisted pricing and usage terms. Taxes may apply.

Overview & Compatibility

9 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Starting PricePro $20/month billed monthly · $200/year prepaid (about $16.67/month) · API access billed separately by usage.Free $0/month · Plus $8/month ($80/year prepaid) · Premium $30/month ($300/year prepaid). USD; taxes and third-party model usage are extra.

Tool TypeCoding Agent / IDE Assistant; available through CLI, editor integrations, desktop and web.AI Code Editor / Coding Agent / IDE Assistant; includes desktop editing, agent workflows and a terminal CLI.

Primary Use CaseImplement features, investigate bugs, refactor repositories and automate development work with an agent that can edit files and run tools.Write and change application code, explore repositories, fix bugs and automate development tasks.

Best ForDevelopers and engineering teams working on existing repositories, multi-file changes and repeatable coding workflows.Developers and engineering teams wanting inline coding assistance, repository agents and cloud task workflows.

Access MethodsCLI · VS Code extension · JetBrains plugin · Claude desktop Code tab · Web; mobile access to cloud sessions.Desktop editor/Agents Window · CLI · Web and mobile Cloud Agents · JetBrains/Xcode integrations. Feature availability varies by surface and plan.

Supported Operating SystemsCLI: Windows, macOS, Linux and WSL. Desktop availability depends on OS; the Linux desktop app is beta. Native Windows and WSL differ in sandbox support.Desktop: Windows, macOS and Linux, with architecture-specific downloads. CLI installation and sandbox support differ by platform.

Supported IDEs & EditorsVS Code and compatible editors including Cursor; JetBrains IDEs through the Claude Code plugin. Other editors can run the CLI in an integrated terminal.Cursor desktop editor; agent integrations for JetBrains and Xcode. CLI runs in a terminal; editor extensions and integration capabilities vary.

Programming LanguagesWorks across source languages using repository files and installed development tools. An exhaustive supported-language list and equal capability across languages are not disclosed.Works across source languages using editor context and project tools. Completion quality and agent capabilities vary; no exhaustive equal-support guarantee is disclosed.

Framework SupportCan work with a project’s framework and tooling. No exhaustive official framework compatibility matrix or framework-specific support guarantee is disclosed.Uses the repository’s framework and installed tooling; rules can encode framework conventions. A complete official framework compatibility matrix is not disclosed.

Coding Capabilities

11 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Code CompletionTraditional as-you-type inline code autocomplete: Not disclosed. Documented editor features include prompted code changes and inline diff review.Cursor Tab provides as-you-type code suggestions, multi-line edits and next-edit predictions. Availability and limits depend on the current plan.

Code GenerationGenerates source code, new files and feature implementations from natural-language instructions.Agent creates and edits code files from natural-language instructions using project context.

Inline Code EditingSelected code and line ranges can be sent from the editor for prompted changes; proposed edits appear in an inline or side-by-side diff for review. This differs from as-you-type autocomplete.Select code and use Cmd/Ctrl+K for a targeted edit in place; follow-up instructions refine the selected change.

Multi-File EditingCoordinates changes across multiple files in a repository; results should be checked against project tests.Agent coordinates edits across files; selected inline-edit context can be handed to Agent for larger changes.

Code ExplanationExplains functions, project structure and execution paths using repository context.Ask Agent about repository code, or use inline question mode on a selected block.

RefactoringRefactors existing code and updates dependent call sites; can run project checks after changes.Can restructure selected code or perform repository-wide refactoring; checkpoints support restoring file changes.

Debugging AssistanceInvestigates errors, searches relevant code and proposes or implements fixes using logs and project tools.Debug Mode instruments code, guides reproduction, analyzes runtime logs and proposes a targeted fix, followed by verification and cleanup.

Test GenerationCreates tests for functions and modules, including edge cases, using the project test framework.

Agents & Execution

9 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Agent Mode & PlanningAgentic loop gathers context, makes changes and checks results; Plan Mode separates investigation/planning from implementation.Agent can execute multi-step tasks; Plan Mode supports researching a change and reviewing the implementation plan before building.

Terminal Command ExecutionRuns shell commands, builds and development tools, subject to permission rules and tools installed in the execution environment.Runs terminal commands and monitors output. Run Modes, allowlists and sandbox policy determine execution and approval behavior.

Automated Test ExecutionRuns the project’s installed test tools, reads failures and can iterate on fixes. Test infrastructure and dependencies must be available.Can invoke installed tests and build tools, inspect failures and iterate on changes; dependencies and test infrastructure must be available.

Browser InteractionInteractive Chrome integration can navigate pages, enter forms, inspect an app and help debug browser behavior; requires the supported browser setup.Integrated browser tools navigate pages, interact with UI, capture screenshots and help test applications or verify visual changes.

Background / Cloud AgentsBackground local work and cloud sessions are supported. Hosted cloud tasks continue independently of the local laptop and share account usage limits.Cloud Agents run remotely and can be followed from web/mobile; current new-plan access starts at Premium. Local background work depends on its host.

Parallel Agent TasksParallel subagents and concurrent sessions are supported; available capacity and consumption depend on the plan and runtime.Supports concurrent subagents and background workstreams; cloud subagents can use separate VMs and branches while the parent continues.

Human Approval ControlsConfigurable permission modes and allow/deny rules. Manual mode requests file-edit and command approval; Plan mode supports reviewing the approach before implementation.

AI Models & Codebase Context

8 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Supported AI ModelsAnthropic API aliases currently resolve to Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5 and Haiku 5.5. Fable 5.1 and Fable 5 can be selected where eligible. Provider, plan and CLI version affect access.Current catalog includes Grok 4.7/4.6/4.5 and Composer 2.5; third-party options include Claude 5.5/Fable 5.1, Gemini and GPT-5.6 variants. Access varies by plan; new plans bill third-party models separately.

Model SelectionManual model picker and /model command; configured defaults, fallback chains and opusplan can switch models automatically.Manual model picker plus Auto routing where eligible. Plus uses fixed settings and has no Auto; effort, speed and model controls depend on plan.

Bring Your Own API KeySupports an Anthropic API key and credentials for supported cloud providers. API/provider usage is billed under the corresponding account.BYOK for supported providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure and Bedrock. New Plus excludes BYOK; eligible individual and team plans have different billing. Tab still uses Cursor models.

Local Model SupportAnthropic does not support routing Claude Code to non-Claude models through gateways. Unofficial local-model adapters are outside official support; running the CLI locally does not make Claude inference local.Official local-model inference support is not disclosed. BYOK targets supported provider services and requests still pass through Cursor’s backend. Self-hosted tool execution is a separate feature.

Codebase Context & IndexingBuilds repository context through file reads, filename/content search and optional code-intelligence plugins. A separate persistent semantic-index specification is not disclosed.Agent reads repository files and searches code. Current Instant Grep builds and queries its index locally; opened file content can still enter model requests.

Context WindowModel/provider dependent: current Fable, Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5 and Haiku 5.5 support 1M tokens. Older variants can use 200K or an eligible [1m] option; plan settings and compaction affect usable context.

Developer Workflow & Integrations

5 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Git & Pull RequestsLocal Git branches, diffs and commits; PR creation with authenticated tooling. Cloud repository cloning and PR creation require GitHub; other remotes have cloud limitations.Git workflows and connected repository/PR operations; Cloud Agents can work on branches and prepare PRs. Git-provider support and permissions vary by integration.

MCP & External IntegrationsMCP servers extend tool access; integrations include editor plugins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Slack. Third-party accounts and permissions may be required.MCP connects external tools and data. Documented integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Slack, Teams, Jira, Linear and Notion.

Web SearchBuilt-in web search and page fetching for documentation, error research and other development context; network and organization policies apply.Agent can generate search queries and search the web for documentation and development context. Network and run-mode policies apply.

API / SDK AccessProgrammatic use through the Claude Agent SDK and non-interactive CLI; SDK documentation is provided for TypeScript and Python. API/provider billing is separate from subscription allowances.Cursor SDKs support TypeScript and Python; documented APIs control agents and integrate workflows. Headless CLI supports scripts and CI. This is separate from a general-purpose model API.

Deployment SupportRuns user-configured deployment scripts, provider CLIs or MCP tools with permission; no hosting service is included. Deployment credentials and infrastructure costs depend on the chosen provider.Agent can run configured deployment commands and connected tools with approval. Deployment accounts, hosting services and infrastructure costs remain provider-specific.

Pricing, Teams & Security

6 specifications

SpecificationClaude CodeCursor

Free Plan / TrialClaude Free does not include Claude Code. No standard Claude Code free-trial duration is disclosed; promotional offers may differ.Free plan offers limited Agent/Chat usage. A standard trial duration is not disclosed on the current new-plan pricing page; legacy-plan offers may differ.

Usage Limits / Extra UsageSubscription allowances vary by plan, model and task; usage is shared with Claude. Team/Enterprise seats have rolling 5-hour and weekly allowances. Optional usage credits and API usage are billed separately.New paid plans use a weekly Cursor-model pool shared across Cursor/Grok surfaces. Premium+ third-party models use prepaid credit at API list prices; Teams/Enterprise add a Cursor Token Rate. Legacy plans retain separate monthly pools.

Team AdministrationTeam/Enterprise support centralized billing, member management and organization settings; Enterprise adds role-based controls and compliance capabilities.Teams/Enterprise offer centralized billing, usage analytics, shared rules/plugins and privacy enforcement. Enterprise adds pooled usage, audit/access controls and advanced administration.

Code Privacy & Data RetentionRemote inference processes selected context. Consumer training follows the user setting: retention 30 days when disabled, 5 years when enabled. Commercial data is not used for training by default; standard retention 30 days. Eligible Enterprise organizations can request ZDR; exceptions apply.AI prompts and code context are processed by Cursor/providers. Privacy Mode prevents training, with retention exceptions for abuse checks, opt-in non-ZDR models and BYOK. No single retention duration applies to every surface.

Self-HostingSelf-hosted execution environments are public beta for Team/Enterprise and require admin enablement. They do not provide offline Claude model inference; cloud inference and feature restrictions still apply.Self-Hosted Machines execute tools on user-controlled hardware; Team Pools support enterprise fleets. The agent loop remains in Cursor’s cloud, so this is not a fully offline/self-hosted product.