Cursor
8.3#1 in editor softwareFrom $8 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitCursor vs Lapce
What both publish
| Fact | Cursor | Lapce |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The documentation covers installation, agents, models, CLI, SDKs, integrations, customization, billing, and security. | Lapce documentation includes setup, command palette, settings, keybindings, modal editing, remote development, themes, terminal, multiple cursors, syntax highlighting, and plugin development. |
| License | Cursor itself is proprietary; its license notice lists bundled components such as VS Code, Electron, and Monaco under their respective open-source licenses. | The project is released under the permissive Apache License 2.0. |
| Product | Cursor describes itself as a coding agent for building ambitious software. | Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust. |
Cursor plans
- FreeFree
- HobbyFree
- Plus$8 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Teams$30 a month
- Premium$30 a month
Lapce plans
- LapceFree
- Lapce editorFree
Pick Cursor if…
Cursor may suit developers who want model choice and agent-based coding workflows across desktop, terminal, Slack, or GitHub. Teams and enterprises may value the listed shared administration and access controls.
Pick Lapce if…
Lapce suits developers looking for an open-source editor on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its remote development, Vim-like editing, and WASI-compatible plugins may be useful to people who want those workflows.