Cursor vs Grok 4
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Cursor
Cursor edges out Grok 4.1 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try CursorFeature Comparison
Feature
Cursor
Grok 4
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.6
Coding
4.8
4.5
Writing
-
4.4
Reasoning
4.5
4.6
Speed
4.6
4.7
Value
4.7
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$25
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
-
$5
Output (per 1M tokens)
-
$15
Features
Context Window
200K
256K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
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
Grok 4.1
Pros
- Real-time access to X (Twitter) data
- Best for current events and live data
- Strong coding (74.9% SWE-bench)
- Less filtered/censored responses
- 256K context window
Cons
- Requires X Premium+ subscription
- Less polished than competitors
- Limited enterprise features
- No free tier
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Choose Grok 4 if you need:
Current events, real-time data, social media analysis
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.