# Cursor: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Cursor: An AI code editor that writes and edits code across your whole project from chat. Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/cursor · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) An AI code editor that writes and edits code across your whole project from chat. [Coding & developer](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/coding-developer) · Free plan Official site: [cursor.com](https://cursor.com) ## What Cursor does Cursor is a code editor where you describe a change in chat and its agent plans and makes it across your project. Cloud agents can run in parallel on larger tasks, build and test features, and hand them back for review. It reviews pull requests on GitHub, lets teams work with the agent from Slack channels, has a command-line tool and lets you choose models from several AI labs. ## Who Cursor is for - Software developers - Product engineers - Engineering managers - Technical founders ## Key features - Agent that plans and edits code across a whole project from chat - Cloud agents that run in parallel and return work for review - Pull request review on GitHub - Slack integration that can open pull requests from a channel - Choice of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and Cursor ## Privacy and data Cursor says it has a SOC 2 Type II attestation and ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 certifications, and that with Privacy Mode on it will not train on your data. Source: [Cursor’s own page](https://cursor.com/security). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn Cursor free on Stepthrough - Guide: [GitHub Copilot alternatives](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/alternatives/github-copilot) ## Alternatives to Cursor Other AI coding tools in the directory. - [**Claude Code**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/claude-code) Paid Anthropic’s coding agent that works in your terminal and editor to build, fix and explain code. - [**Webhook.site**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/webhook-site) Free plan Get a test URL that shows every webhook request sent to it. The easiest way to see what an app sends. - [**Litescrape**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/litescrape) Free trial A low-cost search and scraping API you can call from n8n and other automations. - [**Kosuke**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/kosuke) Paid AI agent (Sensei) that runs each website or app change in its own branch and sandbox, then brings back a prototype, a recording and a verdict for you to judge. It works with your own coding agent, such as Claude Code. - [**GitHub Copilot**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/github-copilot) Free plan An AI pair programmer in your editor that suggests code, explains it and fixes bugs. - [**Replit**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/replit) Free plan Build and host apps in the browser, with an AI agent that writes the code from a description. [All 22 AI coding tools](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/coding-developer) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Cursor?** An AI code editor that writes and edits code across your whole project from chat. Cursor is a code editor where you describe a change in chat and its agent plans and makes it across your project. Cloud agents can run in parallel on larger tasks, build and test features, and hand them back for review. It reviews pull requests on GitHub, lets teams work with the agent from Slack channels, has a command-line tool and lets you choose models from several AI labs. **Who is Cursor for?** Cursor fits software developers, product engineers, engineering managers and technical founders, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is Cursor free?** Cursor has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Cursor?** Other AI coding tools include Claude Code, Webhook.site, Litescrape, Kosuke and GitHub Copilot. **Is Cursor safe for work data?** Cursor says it has a SOC 2 Type II attestation and ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 certifications, and that with Privacy Mode on it will not train on your data. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Cursor website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against Cursor’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://cursor.com), [source 2](https://cursor.com/security). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). 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