v0 generates stunning UI components from descriptions — great for starting designs. Cursor works with your entire codebase to edit, refactor, and extend code with full project context.
v0 for generating new UI; Cursor for editing and extending existing code.
AI Code Editor
A VS Code-based code editor with deep AI integration. Chat with AI about your codebase and it edits files directly. Understands your entire project context.
Ideal for: Developers who already have a project and want AI help editing, refactoring, and extending their code.
By Vercel
Describe what a page or component should look like and v0 generates beautiful, production-ready React code with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.
Ideal for: Anyone who needs beautiful UI components fast — landing pages, dashboards, marketing sites, or design prototypes.
| Feature | Cursor | v0 |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Editing existing projects | UI components & design |
| Price | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Output Type | Code in editor | React components |
