Cursor vs Google AntiGravity

Maturity vs reach. Cursor is the more mature, focused AI IDE with a large user base and a refined editing experience. AntiGravity is broader: an IDE plus a standalone desktop app, a CLI, and an SDK, so it reaches beyond the editor into scripted and agentic workflows.

Model access. Cursor offers Claude, GPT-4o, o1, Gemini, and its own Composer model, and lets you bring your own model. AntiGravity offers Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3 Flash, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, and GPT-OSS 120B, but does not support custom models. Cursor wins on flexibility; AntiGravity gives you Google's latest Gemini tightly integrated.

Free tier. This is AntiGravity's standout. Its free tier includes unlimited Tab completions, access to all supported models, and generous weekly rate limits. Cursor's free tier is more limited, capping Agent requests and Tab completions. For someone unwilling to pay yet, AntiGravity offers more.

Pricing model. Cursor is a flat subscription, free then Pro at $20/mo, not token-metered. AntiGravity has a free tier, Google AI Pro at $20/mo, and Ultra tiers, plus the option to buy AI credits ($25 for 2,500). Weekly rate limits reset periodically rather than charging per token.

Image to code. AntiGravity supports image-to-code; Cursor does not list it. If you work from screenshots or design frames, AntiGravity has the edge there.

Audience framing. Cursor positions for professional developers. AntiGravity positions for vibe coders, hobbyists, students, and indie hackers, though it is fully capable for professional work too.

Cursor and Google AntiGravity are both AI-native development environments built as VS Code forks, which makes them more directly comparable than most pairs in this category. Both give you Tab autocomplete, chat that knows your codebase, and an agent that can edit across files and run terminal commands. The real differences are in models, pricing, and how far each pushes multi-agent work.

Cursor is the established AI-native IDE. Its Composer handles multi-file editing, its Agent mode picks files, runs the terminal, and iterates on errors, and it supports running several agents in parallel. It leans toward professional developers who want a polished, fast editor with a wide model selection and the option to bring their own.

Google AntiGravity is Google's agentic development platform, now spread across four surfaces: the AntiGravity IDE, a standalone 2.0 desktop app, a Go-based CLI, and an SDK. It is backed by Google's models and offers a notably generous free tier with unlimited Tab completions. It leans toward vibe coders, students, and indie hackers who want strong agent capabilities without paying upfront.

Both are credible daily drivers. The choice usually comes down to model preference, free-tier economics, and whether you want one editor or a platform that reaches into the terminal and an SDK.

AntiGravity's free tier is the headline. Unlimited Tab completions, access to every supported model, and weekly rate limits that reset on their own mean many developers can run daily work without paying. When you need more, Google AI Pro at $20/mo lifts the limits and Ultra removes most caps. You can also top up with credits at $25 for 2,500.

Cursor's free tier is functional but tighter, with limited Agent requests and Tab completions, nudging serious users to Pro at $20/mo. The upside of Cursor's model is predictability: a flat subscription rather than rate-limit windows or credit top-ups, which suits someone who codes all day and dislikes metering.

At $20/mo both are strong. AntiGravity gives you Google's models and a more generous free runway below that price. Cursor gives you the widest model selection, custom-model support, and a refined editing experience. The deciding factor is usually whether the generous free tier matters to you and which models you prefer to code with.

If you want the most generous free tier, AntiGravity. Unlimited Tab completions and access to all models for free is hard to beat if budget is the constraint.

If you want the widest model choice or your own model, Cursor. It supports more providers and bring-your-own-model; AntiGravity keeps you on its supported set.

If you work from screenshots or design frames, AntiGravity, which supports image-to-code that Cursor does not list.

If you want a single, highly polished editor experience, Cursor. Its focus on the IDE shows in the refinement of Composer, Agent mode, and parallel agents.

If you want to reach beyond the editor into a CLI and SDK, AntiGravity. Its four surfaces let you script agentic workflows outside the IDE.