Side by side
| Feature | Cursor | v0 by Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI coding agent and IDE that turns ideas into code, running tasks in parallel for developers and engineering teams. | AI assistant that generates working full-stack web apps and UI from prompts, for developers and teams who want to ship sites fast. |
| Price from | 20 USD/mo | 30 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, mac, windows, linux, api | web, ios |
| API | yes | not stated |
Cursor: key features
- AI coding agent that turns ideas into code
- Cloud agents that build, test and demo features autonomously
- Parallel task execution with Mission Control view
- Command-line Cursor CLI
- Slack and GitHub integration for code review and PRs
- Bugbot agentic code review
v0 by Vercel: key features
- Generates full-stack web apps from text prompts
- Visual Design Mode with live preview
- Ready-made templates for apps, landing pages, components and dashboards
- Sync with GitHub repositories
- One-click deployment to Vercel
- Reusable design systems (colors, typography, styles)
FAQ
Is Cursor or v0 by Vercel better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Cursor and v0 by Vercel free?
Cursor: Yes, there is a free plan. Hobby plan: limited Agent requests and access to Composer, no credit card required. v0 by Vercel: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: free access to v0, deploy to Vercel, Design Mode, GitHub sync, limited to 7 messages/day. New users also get $5 in one-time credits.