Cursor vs Roo Code
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose between Cursor and Roo Code.
| Cursor | Roo Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | AI-first code editor built on VS Code with AI chat, code completion, and multi-file editing. | An open-source VS Code agent with configurable modes (architect, coder, debugger) and deep control over its autonomy. |
| Category | AI coding | AI coding |
| Pricing | freemium · $20/mo Pro | free · Open source; pay only for API usage |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Features | AI powered code completionMulti file editingAgent mode for tasksCloud agents for automationBugbot for reviewsCLI integration | Configurable architect,coder,debugger modesAdjustable autonomy controlOpen source and freeVS Code native integration |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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Run Your Own AI Directory
Everything this site runs on — the directory, the pipelines, the admin console — delivered as one template you deploy and own.
AI Directory Template
Launch price$89 once- Full Next.js source code + 10 pipelines
- Admin console with built-in analytics
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- Self-hosted — no recurring platform fees
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