Cursor vs ZCode

A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.

Cursor

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built to enhance developer productivity through integrated agents and features.

Read the full review

ZCode

An agentic development environment (ADE) desktop app by Z.ai built for planning, coding, reviewing, and deploying software powered by GLM-5.2.

Read the full review
AttributeCursorZCode
Pricing typeFree + paid (from $20/mo)Free + paid (from $18/mo)
Korean supportOfficialNo
PlatformsDesktop, Web, MobilemacOS, Windows, Linux
Open sourceNoNo
API availableAvailable-
SDKAvailable-
LLM-basedYesYes
MultimodalYes-
AI modelGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek V3/R1, o1, Composer, Grok CodeGLM
GitHub Stars33.2K-
VendorAnysphereZ.AI Co., Ltd.
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
DetailsView View

Cursor key features

  • AI Agents for code generation
  • Codebase-aware autocomplete
  • Multi-model support (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)
  • Team collaboration and privacy controls

ZCode key features

  • Goal-based task management for long-horizon planning and execution
  • Deep integration with GLM-5.2 reasoning and coding model
  • Multi-agent orchestration and coordination for development workflows
  • Mobile remote control via WeChat and Telegram
  • Built-in terminal, version control, and MCP support