OIOXO vs Cursor
Cursor is a mature AI code editor built on VS Code with its own paid usage. OIOXO is a small, early desktop IDE built around the subscriptions, keys and local models you already have.
Checked on 2 November 2026. Products change; tell us if something here is out of date.
| Topic | OIOXO | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for | Free forever with your own subscriptions, API keys and local models. Optional Pro plan. | Paid plans that include an amount of model usage; heavier use costs more. |
| Your existing subscriptions | Uses Claude and ChatGPT plans through the vendors’ own programs, and Gemini via Antigravity CLI or API key. | Uses Cursor’s own plans; your own API keys can be added for some models. |
| Local models | Ollama and other local servers as equals, plus OIOXO’s own downloadable models. | Built around cloud models. |
| Which model ran | Every answer is labelled with its model. The automatic router is coming soon and will always say why. | Offers an automatic model choice. |
| Spending limits | Autopilot runs reserve the worst-case cost before each call and stop at your limit. | Account-level usage limits and spend settings. |
| Multiple agents | Autopilot: a boss model with worker chats in separate git worktrees, on your computer. | Background agents that run in the cloud. |
| Size and platform | About 3 MB installer, Rust core. Windows only for now. | A full VS Code-based editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. |
| Maturity | Early preview. | Widely used, stable releases. |
Where Cursor is ahead
- A full editor with the VS Code extension ecosystem.
- macOS and Linux support today.
- Mature Tab completion and a large user base.
- Cloud agents that keep running when your computer is off.
For Cursor’s current plans and prices see their pricing page. For ours see OIOXO pricing.
Questions
- Can I use OIOXO and Cursor together?
- Yes. They are separate apps. OIOXO works on the same project folder and uses git, so you can switch between them.
- Is OIOXO cheaper than Cursor?
- If you already pay for Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, or run local models, OIOXO adds no cost: it is free with those. Compare current prices on both pricing pages.