Which is cheaper, Cursor or Z.AI GLM?

Z.AI GLM is 1.1x cheaper than Cursor. Cursor starts at $0/mo, Z.AI GLM starts at $18/mo.

Does Cursor have a free tier?

Yes, Cursor offers a free tier with .

Cursor has drop-in switching cost. Z.AI GLM has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Ai Coding

Cursor

AI-powered code editor with agent mode, tab completions, frontier model access, and cloud agents

Switching Cost: drop-in

Z.AI GLM

← More affordable

Zhipu AI's GLM models with tiered coding subscriptions for AI-assisted development and code generation

Switching Cost: drop-in

For experimentation and testing, Cursor wins with its free tier option — something Z.AI GLM doesn't offer.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Cursor's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Cursor's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.1x

Z.AI GLM is cheaper by $2/mo

Free Tier

Cursor

Has a free tier option