Gemini 3 vs Cursor
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Gemini 3 Pro
Gemini 3 Pro edges out Cursor with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try Gemini 3Feature Comparison
Feature
Gemini 3
Cursor
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.8
4.7
Coding
4.7
4.8
Writing
4.5
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Reasoning
4.8
4.5
Speed
4.7
4.6
Value
5.0
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$1.25
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$5
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Features
Context Window
1049K
200K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Gemini 3 Pro
Pros
- Best value - cheapest premium model
- Massive 1M+ token context
- First model to hit 1500 Elo
- True multimodal (video, audio, text, images)
- Excellent for large codebases
Cons
- Writing style less polished than Claude
- Google ecosystem integration can be limiting
- Deep Think mode limited to Ultra subscribers
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
Choose Gemini 3 if you need:
Large projects, budget-conscious users, multimodal tasks
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.