FAQ
Cursor FAQ
These are the direct questions readers usually ask before signing up, switching, or comparing Cursor against alternatives.
Is Cursor free to start?
Yes. Cursor's official pricing page verified on April 13, 2026 lists Hobby as a free plan. Paid individual plans start with Pro at $20 per month, and paid usage can still expand beyond the headline plan price in some workflows.
Does Cursor support privacy mode?
Yes. Cursor says privacy mode can be enabled in settings or by a team admin, and when it is enabled code data is never stored by model providers or used for training. Team members have privacy mode forcibly enabled by default.
Does Cursor work outside the editor?
Yes. Cursor's official product pages cover cloud agents, GitHub code review, Slack-triggered automations, and a CLI, so the product now spans more than the desktop editing experience alone.
Does Cursor support JetBrains IDEs?
Yes. Cursor announced JetBrains IDE support on March 4, 2026 through the Agent Client Protocol, covering IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and other JetBrains IDEs.