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code-server vs Cursor: catalog facts
code-server	Cursor
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web	macOS, Command line
Runs the development environment on a machine you control.	Familiar VS Code base and editing model Agents that work across multiple files
Requires a configured host with WebSocket support.	AI features depend on hosted models Heavier use requires a paid plan
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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