CursorvsTabnine
Two coding tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-10
Cursor
by Anysphere
Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project.
Good for: Coding
All Cursor factsTabnine
by Tricentis
Tabnine is an AI coding assistant for code editors and the terminal, now owned by Tricentis, whose current documentation describes enterprise plans; a beginner could use it for code completions and chat about a codebase if their organization provides access.
Good for: Coding
All Tabnine factsWhere they differ
- AI modelsCursor: Composer 2.5, Grok 4.7, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.8 FlashTabnine: Claude 4.8 Opus, Claude 4.7 Opus, Claude 4.6 Sonnet, GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.3 Codex, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Pro
- Code completionCursor: Supported, LimitedTabnine: Supported
- How it runsCursor: Desktop editor, CLI, Cloud agentTabnine: IDE extension, CLI
- PlatformsCursor: Desktop app, Web, Mobile app, Editor extensionTabnine: Editor extension
- AccountCursor: Cursor account required (free sign-up available)Tabnine: Tabnine user account required (sign up or join a Tabnine team)
Confirmed for only one of the two so far: free plan, where it is available. The table below shows which.
Same answer for both: repository context.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Cursor
- Hobby Free plan$0.00 / month
- Pro Paid, individual$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro+ Paid, individual$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Ultra Paid, individual$200.00 / month, plus tax
- Teams (Standard seat) Team$40.00 / month, plus tax
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project. | Tabnine is an AI coding assistant for code editors and the terminal, now owned by Tricentis, whose current documentation describes enterprise plans; a beginner could use it for code completions and chat about a codebase if their organization provides access. |
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| Editor's suggestion |
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| Cost | ||
| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| Plans and pricesOriginal currency and billing period. No conversion. |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| Code completionSuggests code as you type. |
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| Repository contextCan read across your project, not only the open file. |
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| How it runsWhere you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| Sources and confidence | ||
| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-10 All compared fields have a confirmed value. | Last checked 2026-10-10 Not yet confirmed: Free plan, Where it is available |
What it is for
What it is for
Cursor:
Cursor is an AI code editor and coding agent from Anysphere that runs as a desktop app, a command-line tool and cloud agents; a beginner might try it to get code suggestions while typing or to ask an agent to explain and change a project.
Tabnine:
Tabnine is an AI coding assistant for code editors and the terminal, now owned by Tricentis, whose current documentation describes enterprise plans; a beginner could use it for code completions and chat about a codebase if their organization provides access.
Editor's suggestion
Cursor:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
Tabnine:
- Editor's suggestion: Try it while writing small functions, and read every suggestion before accepting it.
- Editor's suggestion: Ask it to explain how an unfamiliar project is organised before you change anything.
Cost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Hobby plan
Tabnine:
- Not yet confirmed
Plans and prices
Cursor:
- Hobby (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Pro (Paid, individual)$20.00 / month, plus tax
- Pro+ (Paid, individual)$60.00 / month, plus tax
- Ultra (Paid, individual)$200.00 / month, plus tax
- Teams (Standard seat) (Team)$40.00 / month, plus tax
- All plan details and sources
Tabnine:
Plans not yet confirmedAI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
Cursor:
- Composer 2.5, Grok 4.7, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.8 Flashcursor.com +8checked 2026-10-10
Tabnine:
- Claude 4.8 Opus, Claude 4.7 Opus, Claude 4.6 Sonnet, GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.3 Codex, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Prodocs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
Workflow
Code completion
Suggests code as you type.
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plans: Pro, Pro+, Ultra
- Limitedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Hobby plan
Hobby (free) plan: Tab completions are included with limited usage.
Tabnine:
- Supporteddocs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified · On: Editor extension
Repository context
Can read across your project, not only the open file.
Cursor:
- Supportedcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Tabnine:
- Supporteddocs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
How it runs
Where you use it, for example a desktop editor, a command line, or a cloud agent.
Cursor:
- Desktop editorcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Desktop app
- CLI, Cloud agentcursor.com +1checked 2026-10-10
Tabnine:
- IDE extension, CLIdocs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Cursor:
- Desktop appcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Desktop app
- Webcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Web
- Mobile appcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Mobile app
- Editor extensioncursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
Tabnine:
- Editor extensiondocs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Editor extension
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
Cursor:
- Cursor account required (free sign-up available)cursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
Tabnine:
- Tabnine user account required (sign up or join a Tabnine team)docs.tabnine.comchecked 2026-10-10
Where it is available
Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
Cursor:
- Some third-party models may be unavailable in certain regions because of model-provider location restrictions; other models keep workingcursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
- iOS app available in all App Store regions except mainland Chinacursor.comchecked 2026-10-10
On: Mobile app
Tabnine:
- Not yet confirmed
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Cursor:
Last checked 2026-10-10
All compared fields have a confirmed value.
Tabnine:
Last checked 2026-10-10
Not yet confirmed: Free plan, Where it is available