Cursor vs Augment Code

Cursor (Anysphere) and Augment Code (Augment) compared head-to-head: prices from $20 and $20, model-dependent vs. large codebase context context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Cursor vs Augment Code — Category side-by-side

Provider	Cursor Anysphere	Augment Code Augment
From /month	$20	$20
Billing	subscription	subscription + credits
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro	Augment proprietary, frontier models
Context	model-dependent	large codebase context
Limits	Pro: 500 fast premium requests/mo	credit-based usage since Oct 2025
Free tier	Hobby: 50 fast + slow requests/mo	limited trial
Best for	Devs who want AI inside a familiar editor	Large, complex codebases needing deep repo context
Strengths	Best-in-class autocomplete (Tab) Multi-file Composer Model choice	Huge codebase context Strong enterprise story Fast completions
Weaknesses	Credit-based fast requests Editor lock-in	Credit-based costs can climb Newer vendor

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Cursor ($20) is cheaper than Augment Code ($20).

Cursor is especially strong when you care about "Devs who want AI inside a familiar editor".

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Frequently asked questions: Cursor vs Augment Code

Cursor or Augment Code: which is cheaper?

The entry price depends on each provider and plan tier. This page shows the current indicative values side by side.

Which offers more context — Cursor or Augment Code?

Cursor reaches model-dependent, Augment Code reaches large codebase context. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Cursor or Augment Code?

Yes — details on free tiers and free quotas are in the side-by-side table above.