PickfinchBest Cursor alternatives
Short answer: The top-ranked Cursor alternatives are GitHub Copilot (98), Replit (91) and Devin Desktop (88), out of 4 options ranked by editorial score.
Cursor is one of our top-rated AI coding tools, but it isn't the only way to code with an agent. These alternatives keep your current editor, move the agent into the terminal, or build and host apps in the browser. Ranked by editorial score in our coding category.
Looking for Cursor itself? See our Cursor profile.
Ranked by editorial score in Coding. Rankings are editorial, never paid. Pricing details last verified 2026-10-16.
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GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
Works inside popular editors, GitHub and the command line, with completions, chat and agent mode; free plan with limited usage.
Editorial 98FreemiumFree tier - 2
Replit
by Replit
Browser-based platform where Replit Agent builds, runs and publishes apps from prompts; free Starter plan.
Editorial 91FreemiumFree tier - 3
Devin Desktop
by Cognition
Agentic IDE (formerly Windsurf) with a command center for local and cloud coding agents; free plan.
Editorial 88FreemiumFree tier - 4
Claude Code
by Anthropic
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal, IDEs and the web; included with paid Claude plans or via the API.
Editorial 87PaidNo free tier
Comparison table
| # | Tool | Best for | Pricing model | Free tier | Editorial score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GitHub Copilot | ide, autocomplete, coding agent | Freemium | Yes | 98 / 100 |
| 2 | Replit | app builder, cloud ide, hosting | Freemium | Yes | 91 / 100 |
| 3 | Devin Desktop | ide, coding agent, cloud agents | Freemium | Yes | 88 / 100 |
| 4 | Claude Code | cli, coding agent, terminal | Paid | No | 87 / 100 |
"Best for" lists each tool's use-case tags. Scores are editorial (0–100) in Coding; pricing last verified 2026-10-16.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free alternative to Cursor?
- GitHub Copilot has a free plan with limited usage and works in the editor you already use. Devin Desktop and Replit also have free plans. Claude Code needs a paid Claude plan or API usage.
- Is there a Cursor alternative that works in VS Code?
- GitHub Copilot is built into popular editors, including VS Code, so you can keep your current setup instead of switching editors.
- What happened to Windsurf?
- Windsurf is now Devin Desktop, an agentic IDE with an agent command center for managing local and cloud coding agents.
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