Cursor
Sublime Text
Cursor
Sublime Text
No signals
Cursor
Sublime Text
Cursor
Sublime Text
Cursor
Sublime Text
Cursor
Sublime Text
No signals
Cursor
No signals
Sublime Text
Users: Individual
Limits: No Composer, limited completions, slow requests only, no premium models
Users: Individual
Limits: No team features, credit-based for premium models
Users: Per user
Limits: Still credit-based, requires commitment to full team adoption
Users: 1 user
Limits: Annoying license reminders pop up frequently
Users: 1 user
Limits: Personal use only, businesses should use Business license
Users: Per seat
Limits: Subscription model required for businesses
| Feature | Cursor | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Multi-file editing (Composer) Signature feature, industry-leading | ||
| Inline code completions Tab completions | ||
| AI chat interface Chat about code | ||
| Performance | ||
| Instant startup Sub-second | ||
| Context | ||
| Codebase indexing Indexes entire repo for context | ||
| Editor | ||
| Multiple cursors Powerful | ||
| Split editing Built-in | ||
| Code completion Basic only | ||
| Navigation | ||
| Goto Anything Best-in-class | ||
| Command palette Comprehensive | ||
| AI | ||
| Multiple AI models GPT-4, Claude, etc. | ||
| Custom AI models Uses provider models | ||
| AI assistance No native support | ||
| Integrations | ||
| VS Code extensions Most work, some lag | ||
| Git integration Built-in via VS Code | ||
| Extensions | ||
| Package Control Plugin manager | ||
| Security | ||
| Privacy Mode Business tier, zero data retention | ||
| SOC 2 certification Type II certified | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| Team management Business tier | ||
| Tools | ||
| Debugging Not built-in | ||
| Cross-platform Win/Mac/Linux | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Requires internet | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Unlimited evaluation | ||
| Deployment | ||
| On-premises deployment Cloud only | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not currently available | ||