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Why Developers Are Abandoning Cursor
The Rise and Predictable Fall of Cursor
Where do I begin? Well, let’s cut to the chase. VS Code just killed Cursor before it could even start.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Cursor, a code editor supercharged with AI powers. However, it is simply a clone of VS Code with some built-in AI functionality. Yes, Cursor is a fork of VS Code.
Cursor emerged as a promising editor, with features such as AI code completion, error correction, natural language commands, etc.
However, despite its initial hype, several factors have contributed to developers reconsidering their switch to Cursor.
The VS Code advantage
VS Code’s dominance in the market has proven to be a significant hurdle for Cursor.
With its extensive extension ecosystem, regular updates, and robust community support, VS Code is the preferred choice for many developers.
Cursor should just have been a VS Code extension.
Pricing concerns
Cursor is not free.
You can get a free two-week trial, but to unlock its true potential, you’ll need to invest at least $20 a month. For businesses, that’ll be $40.
