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Cursor vs Kiro: catalog facts
Cursor	Kiro
Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.
macOS, Command line	Command line
Familiar VS Code base and editing model Agents that work across multiple files	Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks Property-based tests to check correctness
AI features depend on hosted models Heavier use requires a paid plan	Relies on cloud AI models and an account Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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