# 2 Cursor alternatives for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/alternatives/cursor

AI code editor based on VS Code with chat, code completion and agents that make changes for you.

Cursor is a fork of VS Code, and its AI features come with a paid plan and usage limits. Developers who switch want a native editor that feels lighter, an agent that works in the terminal, or open-source tools where they choose the model and pay for it directly.

- Website: https://cursor.com

## Mac apps people use instead of Cursor for coding agents

- [Herdbell](https://macbase.app/apps/herdbell): Monitor and manage coding agents from your Mac ($9.99, 10% off for MacBase members, Coding Agents, Apple silicon, macOS 14 Sonoma or later, verified)
- [Rollcage](https://macbase.app/apps/rollcage): Protect projects from destructive AI agent changes ($10, Coding Agents, Apple silicon, macOS 14 Sonoma or later, in English)

More: [every alternatives page](https://macbase.app/alternatives).