Cursor vs IntelliJ IDEA
Both are strong Developer Tools tools — here's how they stack up so you can pick the right one.
Compared as of July 2026
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Rating | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| Editor's take | — | — |
Which should you choose?
Cursor
The AI-first code editor.
IntelliJ IDEA
The capable and ergonomic JVM IDE.