Cursor wins on our tests — it scores 9.2 against v0's 8.7.
Head to head Code & Dev
Cursor vs v0
Two code & dev tools, one honest verdict — scores, pricing and free tiers compared side by side.
 Cursor |  v0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.2/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free version | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| GitHub stars | — | — |
| Partner deal | — | — |
Cursor in short
The AI-first code editor — tab, tab, tab, shipped. It is free to start, with paid upgrades.
v0 in short
Prompt-to-UI for React — production components in seconds. It is free to start, with paid upgrades.
FAQ
Which is better, Cursor or v0?
Cursor scores 9.2/10 and v0 scores 8.7/10 in our hands-on tests. Cursor comes out ahead overall.
Is Cursor free?
Yes, Cursor has a real free version.
Is v0 free?
Yes, v0 has a real free version.
Can I try both for free?
Yes — both have free versions, so test them on the same task and keep the winner.
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