
AI pair programming in your terminal

The best way to code with AI
Aider: AI pair programming in your terminal. Cursor: The best way to code with AI. Both tools take different approaches to address similar needs.
Both offer a free or freemium plan. Aider is free and Cursor is freemium.
The best choice between Aider and Cursor depends on your specific needs. Compare their features, pricing, and target audience on this page to find the tool that best fits your use case.
Aider is primarily designed for individuals, while Cursor is built for individuals.
Aider offers: Terminal-based AI chat interface, Direct editing of local source files, Support for GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Automatic git commits with auto-generated messages. Cursor offers: AI Agents, Code Review, AI-powered Tab Completions, Bugbot Rules.
Based on our data, Cursor currently enjoys greater popularity. However, popularity isn't the only factor — compare features to find the right tool for your needs.