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Cursor vs Perplexity AI

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Feature
C
Cursor
Freemium
P
Perplexity AI
Freemium
CategoryDevelopmentAI Research
DescriptionAI-powered code editorAI-powered answer engine
Starting Price$20/month$20/month
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Key Features
  • AI code generation
  • Chat interface
  • Code editing
  • Multiple models
  • VS Code compatibility
  • AI search
  • Sourced answers
  • Follow-up questions
  • Collections
  • Citations
Pros
  • Built-in AI chat
  • VS Code compatible
  • Fast and responsive
  • Accurate sourced answers
  • Up-to-date information
  • Clean interface
Cons
  • Newer tool
  • Some VS Code features missing
  • Requires subscription for full features
  • Pro features limited
  • Sometimes over-confident
  • Query limits
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Which One Should You Choose?

Both Cursor and Perplexity AI are excellent AI tools in their respective domains. Your choice depends on your specific needs:

  • Choose Cursor if you need ai-powered code editor. It has a free tier with premium features available.
  • Choose Perplexity AI if you need ai-powered answer engine. It has a free tier with premium features available.