ChatGPT vs Cursor comparison

The starting price is the same for both. Compare the conditions in the table below.

ChatGPT and Cursor compared side by side in AI.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

ChatGPT

The most widely used general-purpose AI chatbot. Chat, writing, coding, image generation and web search in one place

What is good

  • No. 1 in users, so plenty of guides and tips
  • Widest range of features
  • Polished app and voice chat

What could be better

  • Tight usage limits on the free plan
  • Top features need the expensive Pro plans

ChatGPT official site

Cursor

An AI code editor where AI edits and writes code directly

What is good

  • Understands and edits the whole project
  • Powerful agent features
  • Similar to VS Code, so easy to get used to

What could be better

  • Usage-based billing is complicated
  • Costs rise with heavy use

Cursor official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemChatGPTVisit siteCursorVisit site
Starting price≈€7.13+ ($8)Official USD price≈€7.13+ ($8)Official USD price
Free tierFree plan availableFree plan available
Korean supportGoodGood
Main models
  • GPT-6 (Sol)
  • GPT-6 Luna
  • GPT-6 Pro (Astra)
  • GPT-6.1 Sol
  • Image: ChatGPT Images 2.5
  • Composer 2.5 (in-house)
  • Grok 4.7
  • Claude Opus 5.5/Fable 5.1
  • GPT-5.6 Sol
  • Gemini 3.1 Pro and others selectable
TypeAI servicesAI services
CategoryChatbot/Assistant, Image Generation, CodingCoding
CompanyOpenAI, United StatesAnysphere (acquired by SpaceX in August 2026), United States
Plans
  • Free
  • Go $8
  • Plus $20
  • Pro $100/$200/$500
  • Business $25 (annual $20)
  • Enterprise/Edu
  • Free $0
  • Plus $8
  • Premium $30
  • Super $100
  • Ultra $200
  • Teams from $30 per user
  • Enterprise custom quote
Pros
  • No. 1 in users, so plenty of guides and tips
  • Widest range of features
  • Polished app and voice chat
  • Understands and edits the whole project
  • Powerful agent features
  • Similar to VS Code, so easy to get used to
Cons
  • Tight usage limits on the free plan
  • Top features need the expensive Pro plans
  • Usage-based billing is complicated
  • Costs rise with heavy use

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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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