Cursor vs Claude Code: Pricing and Plans
Lowest paid plan: Cursor $8 a month, Claude Code $20 a month.
| Cursor | Claude Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Cursor | Anthropic |
| Lowest paid plan | $8 a month | $20 a month |
| Free plan | Yes: Free | None listed |
| Plans | 5: Free, Plus, Premium, Super, Ultra | 2: With Claude Pro, With Max |
| Changelog | cursor.com | github.com |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 cursor.com | Nov 9, 2026 claude.com |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 0 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
Plans as listed
Cursor
- Free
- $0
- Plus
- $8 a month, Grok models only
- Premium
- $30 a month
- Super
- $100 a month
- Ultra
- $200 a month
Claude Code
- With Claude Pro
- $20 a month
- With Max
- From $100 a month
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Questions
Which is cheaper, Cursor or Claude Code
By listed price, Cursor is lower: $8 vs $20 a month for the lowest paid plan. Price is the only thing this answer compares.
Do Cursor and Claude Code have free plans
Cursor: yes. Claude Code: none listed. Read from each pricing page.
Who makes Cursor and Claude Code
Cursor is made by Cursor. Claude Code is made by Anthropic.