Cursor vs Aider
| Cursor | Aider | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (public evidence) | 85/100 | 83/100 |
| Pricing | Free plan; Plus $8/mo, Premium $30/mo, up to $200/mo | Free, open source (bring your own model/API) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, API | API |
| Updates | public changelog found | last commit pushed 146 days ago |
Cursor scores higher on our public-evidence rubric. Scores reflect verifiable public facts, not hands-on testing (coming soon). How scoring works.