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| Attribute | ChatGPT | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | General-purpose conversational AI for drafting, brainstorming, analysis, and coding assistance. [Editorial sample] | AI-assisted code editor built for software development workflows. [Editorial sample] |
| Pricing | freemium · See vendor site — sample data | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | No / not listed | Yes |
| API | Yes | No / not listed |
| Open source | No | No |
| Editor rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Categories | ai-tools, productivity, research | ai-tools, product, productivity |
| Key features | Conversational interface — verify current capabilities on vendor site · Custom instructions / GPTs — sample description only · API access on some plans — needs review | AI pair programming in-editor — sample description · Codebase-aware chat — needs review |
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