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Cursor vs code-server: catalog facts
Cursorcode-server
Freemium

A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

macOS, Command line Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web
  • Familiar VS Code base and editing model
  • Agents that work across multiple files
  • Runs the development environment on a machine you control.
  • AI features depend on hosted models
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
  • Requires a configured host with WebSocket support.
Downloadable app, Hosted service Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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