Software Development · head to head
Cursor vs DeepSource

DeepSource
Software Development
Automated code review and AI-powered code fixes for engineering teams.
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cursor cannot work fully offline; AI features require internet connection; DeepSource open Source plan caps at 1,000 reviewed pull requests and 1,000 formatting runs per month.
- They diverge on capability: Cursor covers AI code completion, DeepSource covers Automated pull request review.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cursor and DeepSource actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cursor | DeepSource |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux | web, api |
| Founded | 2022 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Software Development).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Cursor
- AI code completion
- Natural language editing
- Codebase chat
- Multi-file editing
- Code generation
- Bug fixing assistance
- Refactoring suggestions
- AI pair programming
Only in DeepSource
- Automated pull request review
- AI-powered autofix
- Automated code formatting
- Monorepo support
- API and webhooks
- Bring-your-own-key AI
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cursor
- AI-assisted codingnot DeepSource
- Code generationnot DeepSource
- Bug fixingnot DeepSource
- Refactoringnot DeepSource
- Learning new codebasesnot DeepSource
- Rapid prototypingnot DeepSource
DeepSource
- Automating pull request code review for engineering teamsnot Cursor
- Auto-fixing detected code issues with AInot Cursor
- Enforcing code formatting standards automaticallynot Cursor
- Scanning large monorepos for quality issuesnot Cursor
- Running self-hosted AI review in regulated environmentsnot Cursor
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cursor
- Cannot work fully offline; AI features require internet connection
- Local models require requests to route through Cursor's backend, not true localhost support
- Free tier capped at 2,000 completions per month
- Codebase indexing uploads code chunks to compute embeddings, with file caching handled server-side
DeepSource
- Open Source plan caps at 1,000 reviewed pull requests and 1,000 formatting runs per month.
- AI Review beyond the included credit is billed per 10K lines of code, which can add unpredictable cost.
- Self-hosted deployment and BYOK AI are Enterprise-only features.
- Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
Pricing, plan by plan
Cursor
Free- HobbyFree
- 2,000 completions/month
- 50 slow premium requests
- Basic autocomplete
- Pro$20/month
- Unlimited completions
- 500 fast premium requests
- Composer multi-file editor
- Pro+$60/month
- 3x Pro limits on Agent requests
- Priority feature access
- Teams Standard$40/user/month
- All Individual Pro features
- Centralized billing
- SAML/OIDC SSO
DeepSource
Free- Open SourceFree
- Free for public repositories
- 1,000 pull requests reviewed/month
- 1,000 automated formatting runs/month
- Team$24/month
- Unlimited repositories and pull request reviews
- $100 annual AI Review credit per user
- Monorepo support
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Self-hosted deployment
- Bring-your-own-key AI Review
- SSO
Which should you pick?
Choose Cursor if
- You need ai code completion.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want natural language editing.
Choose DeepSource if
- You need automated pull request review.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want ai-powered autofix.
Questions people ask
- Is Cursor or DeepSource better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cursor starts at Free and DeepSource at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cursor or DeepSource?
- Cursor starts at Free and DeepSource at Free.
- Does Cursor or DeepSource run on more platforms?
- Cursor runs on Windows, Macos, Linux. DeepSource runs on web, api.
- Can I use Cursor for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cursor best used for?
- Cursor is most often used for ai-assisted coding, code generation, bug fixing, refactoring. Of those, ai-assisted coding and code generation are not what DeepSource is typically brought in for.
- What can Cursor do that DeepSource cannot?
- Cursor covers AI code completion, Natural language editing, Codebase chat, Multi-file editing. DeepSource covers Automated pull request review, AI-powered autofix, Automated code formatting, Monorepo support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cursor: What's included in Cursor's free tier and what are its limits?
The free Hobby plan provides 2,000 completions per month and 50 slow premium requests, with access to basic autocomplete features. Codebase-wide indexing and the Composer multi-file editor are not available on the free plan.
SourceDeepSource: What does DeepSource cost?
The Open Source plan is free for public repos; Team is $24 per user/month billed yearly with a $100 annual AI Review credit; Enterprise is custom-priced with self-hosted options.
SourceCursor: Does Cursor require an internet connection to edit code?
While Cursor can open and edit files locally, its AI features including autocomplete, chat, agents, and codebase-aware reasoning require internet access to cloud-hosted models.
SourceDeepSource: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes, the free Open Source plan covers public repositories with 1,000 pull requests reviewed per month and 1,000 automated formatting runs per month.
SourceCursor: Can I use Cursor with local models running on my machine?
Cursor can integrate with local models, but requests still route through Cursor's backend for prompt building. True localhost mode without external endpoints is not supported. The paid plan ($20+/month) is required to use local models.
SourceDeepSource: How is AI Review usage metered?
Team plans include a $100 annual AI Review credit per user, with additional usage billed at Standard ($8/10K LOC) or Advanced ($15/10K LOC) tiers.
SourceCursor: What privacy controls does Cursor offer?
Cursor offers Privacy Mode (enabled on paid Team plans) which prevents customer data from being used for model training, with zero data retention agreements with all AI providers. When disabled, Cursor may use codebase data to improve features.
SourceDeepSource: Can I change or cancel my plan?
Yes, subscriptions can be downgraded or canceled at any time.
SourceCursor: What are the differences between Pro and Pro+ plans?
Pro ($20/month) includes unlimited completions and 500 fast premium requests, while Pro+ ($60/month) provides 3x those request limits, priority feature access, and extended Agent capabilities.
SourceCursor: Does Cursor support SSO and on which plan?
SSO with SAML/OIDC is included on Teams Standard ($40/user/month) and higher plans, with full team administration and audit logs.
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