Cursor vs Midjourney
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Midjourney
Midjourney edges out Cursor with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try MidjourneyFeature Comparison
Feature
Cursor
Midjourney
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.8
Coding
4.8
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Writing
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Reasoning
4.5
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Speed
4.6
4.5
Value
4.7
4.6
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$10
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
200K
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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
Midjourney
Pros
- Best image quality
- Excellent artistic style
- Great for marketing assets
- Active community
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Discord-only interface
- No free tier
- Limited control over outputs
- No API access for most users
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Choose Midjourney if you need:
Marketing images, concept art, creative projects
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.