Cursor vs CustomGPT

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Winner
Cursor

Cursor

4.7
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CustomGPT

CustomGPT

4.4
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Our Pick
Cursor

Cursor edges out CustomGPT with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.

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Feature Comparison

Feature
Cursor
CustomGPT
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.4
Coding
4.8
-
Writing
-
4.0
Reasoning
4.5
4.0
Speed
4.6
4.5
Value
4.7
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$49
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
-
-
Output (per 1M tokens)
-
-
Features
Context Window
200K
100K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents

Cursor

Pros

  • Best IDE experience for AI coding
  • Understands project context deeply
  • Multi-file editing
  • Tab completion is excellent
  • Uses latest Claude/GPT models

Cons

  • Limited to coding only
  • Premium features require subscription
  • Can be resource-intensive

CustomGPT

Pros

  • No-code chatbot builder
  • Train on your own data
  • Great for customer service
  • Easy to deploy on websites
  • MIT case study validation

Cons

  • Not for coding tasks
  • Limited customization vs building from scratch
  • Pricing can add up with usage

Choose Cursor if you need:

Daily coding, large projects, professional developers

Choose CustomGPT if you need:

Business chatbots, customer service, knowledge bases

Ready to get started?

Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.