Cursor vs CodeGeeX

Cursor (Anysphere) and CodeGeeX (Z.ai (Zhipu) / Tsinghua) compared head-to-head: prices from $20 and $0, model-dependent vs. model-dependent context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Cursor vs CodeGeeX — Category side-by-side

Provider	Cursor Anysphere	CodeGeeX Z.ai (Zhipu) / Tsinghua
From /month	$20	Free
Billing	subscription	freemium + subscription
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro	CodeGeeX-4, open weights
Context	model-dependent	model-dependent
Limits	Pro: 500 fast premium requests/mo	Free: limited credits; Pro: 500 credits
Free tier	Hobby: 50 fast + slow requests/mo	yes — generous free tier
Best for	Devs who want AI inside a familiar editor	Devs wanting a free, open-source multilingual copilot
Strengths	Best-in-class autocomplete (Tab) Multi-file Composer Model choice	Open weights, self-hostable 100+ languages Strong free tier
Weaknesses	Credit-based fast requests Editor lock-in	Behind frontier models on hard tasks Smaller community

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? CodeGeeX ($0) is cheaper than Cursor ($20).

CodeGeeX is especially strong when you care about "Devs wanting a free, open-source multilingual copilot".

🆫 Start without budget? CodeGeeX shines with a free tier (yes — generous free tier).

CodeGeeX is especially strong when you care about "Devs wanting a free, open-source multilingual copilot".

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Frequently asked questions: Cursor vs CodeGeeX

Cursor or CodeGeeX: 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 CodeGeeX?

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

Is there a free tier for Cursor or CodeGeeX?

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