ChatGPT vs Cursor
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Feature Comparison
Feature
ChatGPT
Cursor
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.7
Coding
4.5
4.8
Writing
4.6
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Reasoning
4.5
4.5
Speed
4.7
4.6
Value
4.5
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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-
Output (per 1M tokens)
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-
Features
Context Window
128K
200K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
ChatGPT
Pros
- Largest user base and ecosystem
- Memory for personalization
- DALL-E 3 integration
- Voice mode available
- Free tier available
Cons
- Rate limits on free tier
- Less specialized than Claude for coding
Cursor
Pros
- Best IDE experience for AI coding
- Understands project context deeply
- Multi-file editing
- Tab completion is excellent
- Uses latest Claude/GPT models
Cons
- Limited to coding only
- Premium features require subscription
- Can be resource-intensive
Choose ChatGPT if you need:
General assistance, creative tasks, everyday use
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.