Cursor AI in 2026: What It Is, New X Subscription Pricing and the SpaceX Deal

Cursor AI: The AI Code Editor Explained (2026)

Cursor is one of the most popular AI code editors, and 2026 changed it a lot: SpaceX bought it, and its pricing now comes bundled with Grok. Here is what Cursor is and what you now pay.

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Facts checked against official announcements and documentation, October 2026 · Last updated October 2026

01 · Basics

What Cursor is

Cursor is a full editor built around AI, not an add-on.

What is Cursor AI?

An AI code editor whose agent can understand your codebase, write and edit code across files, and review changes. Paid tiers add cloud agents and automations, AI code reviews with Bugbot, and code hosting.

Source: Cursor: Pricing

Who owns Cursor now?

SpaceX. It completed its acquisition of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, in August 2026.

Source: Techzine: SpaceX completes acquisition of Cursor

Is Cursor free?

Yes. The Free plan includes the agent with limited usage. Paid tiers raise usage and add features.

Source: Cursor: Pricing

02 · Pricing

Cursor pricing in 2026

Cursor's pricing page now sells The X Subscription, shared with Grok.

How much does Cursor cost?

Free, Plus at $8 a month, Premium at $30, Super at $100 and Ultra at $200, with Teams from $30 per seat and custom Enterprise pricing. Prices exclude taxes, and third-party model usage is billed separately.

Source: Cursor: Pricing; Cursor Docs: Models and pricing

What happened to Cursor Pro?

New subscribers now choose from The X Subscription tiers. Cursor's documentation says legacy plans, including Hobby, Pro, Pro+ and the old Teams seats, continue for existing customers.

Source: Cursor Docs: Models and pricing

Which Cursor plan includes Claude and GPT models?

Premium and higher include third-party models at API list price, billed separately by usage. Plus covers Cursor's own model pool but not third-party models.

Source: Cursor: Pricing; Cursor Docs: Models and pricing

03 · Compare

Cursor vs Claude Code and Codex

All three are strong coding agents; the right one depends on your models and workflow.

Cursor vs Claude Code: which is better?

Cursor is a full editor with built-in agents and Grok bundled; Claude Code runs in your terminal, IDE or desktop and needs a Claude plan from $20 a month. Developers who prefer Claude models often choose Claude Code; those who want an all-in-one editor choose Cursor.

Source: Cursor: Pricing; Claude: Plans and pricing; Claude Code Docs: Overview

Cursor vs Codex?

OpenAI's Codex is included in every ChatGPT plan, including Free, and works in the ChatGPT app, CLI and IDE extensions. Cursor is a dedicated editor. Try both on the same task.

Source: OpenAI Help: Using Codex with your ChatGPT plan; Cursor: Pricing

Should I switch from Cursor after the pricing change?

If you are on a legacy plan you can keep it. New users should compare what they actually use: if you rely on Claude or GPT models inside the editor, check Premium's third-party usage costs against alternatives.