Cursor vs Sourcegraph Amp
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the coding space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Cursor
AI-first code editor built on top of VS Code
Free + $20/mo
Read full review →Sourcegraph Amp
Autonomous coding agent with enterprise-grade codebase context from Sourcegraph's code intelligence
Free tier
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Cursor | Sourcegraph Amp | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | AI-first code editor built on top of VS Code | Autonomous coding agent with enterprise-grade codebase context from Sourcegraph's code intelligence |
| Pricing | Free + $20/mo | Free tier |
| Categories | coding, ide | coding, agent |
| Made by | Anysphere | Sourcegraph |
| Launched | 2023-03 | 2025-05 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web |
| Status | active | active |
Cursor highlights
- + Inline AI completions with project-wide context
- + Composer mode for multi-file edits from a single prompt
- + Agent mode for autonomous task execution
- + Tab completion that learns your patterns
- + Built-in chat with codebase indexing
Sourcegraph Amp highlights
- + Deep codebase context powered by Sourcegraph's code intelligence
- + Autonomous multi-step task execution with plan-and-approve flow
- + Supports Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini models
- + VS Code and JetBrains IDE integration
- + Cross-repository awareness for monorepos and multi-repo setups
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Cursor or Sourcegraph Amp?
Neither is universally better. Cursor (Free + $20/mo) leans into coding, while Sourcegraph Amp (Free tier) is closer to coding. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Cursor and Sourcegraph Amp?
Cursor is free + $20/mo. Sourcegraph Amp is free tier. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Cursor and Sourcegraph Amp together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.