Quick Summary

Cursor

An AI-powered IDE built on Visual Studio Code, offering advanced autocomplete, natural language commands, and collaborative coding tools.

Rating:
4.5/5

Work with Apps by ChatGPT

An AI-powered desktop and plugin assistant enabling seamless integration with development tools for enhanced productivity.

Rating:
4/5

Tool Overview

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Cursor

Cursor

Agentic AI Assistant

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Work with Apps by ChatGPT

Work with Apps by ChatGPT

AI Assistant

Features

Features

FeatureCursorWork with Apps by ChatGPT
Subtype
IDE
Desktop App, Plugin
Recommendation
Recommended
Developing
AI Model Compatibility
Compatible with OpenAI GPT models
Intelligent Code Assistance
Context-aware suggestions and multi-line code completion
Natural Language Commands
Translate plain English into executable code
Multi-File Editing
Efficient simultaneous refactoring across multiple files
Real-Time Collaboration
Shared rules and collaborative AI workflows
Terminal Integration
Natural language conversion to terminal commands
Contextual Understanding
Reads and interprets content from compatible applications like VS Code and Xcode
Smart Content Integration
Processes up to 200 lines of code or the entire window content automatically
Intuitive Interface Controls
Direct application selection and real-time feedback on connected applications
Enhanced VS Code Integration
Seamlessly integrates with VS Code for direct code snippet selection and contextual suggestions
Precision Through Selection
Focuses on highlighted text while maintaining broader context awareness

Pricing

Pricing Plans

PlanCursorWork with Apps by ChatGPT
Free
$0
Basic features with API key requirement for advanced capabilities
$0
Basic integration and support for essential commands
Pro
$19/month
Enhanced AI workflows and advanced integrations
$30/month
Advanced contextual understanding and productivity features
Enterprise
Custom
Scalable team-focused features and dedicated support
Custom
Scalable deployment and dedicated customer support

Pros & Cons

Cursor

Pros

  • Advanced AI autocomplete with contextual awareness
  • Powerful multi-file editing capabilities
  • Seamless integration with Git and VS Code extensions
  • Natural language terminal commands for simplified workflows

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • Requires API key for full functionality
  • Limited offline usability

Work with Apps by ChatGPT

Pros

  • Seamless integration with major development tools
  • Context-aware suggestions across applications
  • Streamlined code reviews and debugging
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Cons

  • Limited selection of supported applications
  • File attachment functionality is restricted
  • Best suited for code review and testing rather than extensive development

Our Recommendation

Based on the comparison above, we recommend Cursor for most users because:

  • Best overall feature set
  • Competitive pricing
  • Strong user ratings