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Cursor Origin vs WebStorm
Both stand on web development ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APILinuxMac+2
Origin combines repository hosting with pull requests, code browsing, and API access, but it remains in staged early beta. GitHub mirrors cannot accept pushes from Origin, and claimed namespaces are fixed during beta.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose WebStorm for JavaScript or TypeScript work that benefits from integrated code assistance, debugging, tests, and database tools. Commercial users need a paid subscription, while the free license is restricted to qualifying non-commercial development.
Visit WebStormThe facts
| Cursor Origin | WebStorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Maker | Cursor Origin | Not published |
| Website | cursor.com | jetbrains.com |
| On web development ides | #31 of 44 | #27 of 44 |
Cursor Origin: what it does well
- Uses standard Git for clone, push, and pull.
- Supports pull-request review and merging.
- Includes a public REST API and CLI.
- Supports GitHub mirroring and listed integrations.
- Pro with Origin code storage is $20 a month.
What to know first
- Early beta access is opening in stages.
- Git pushes to GitHub mirrors are rejected.
- Claimed namespaces cannot be changed during beta.
- No built-in CI/CD.
WebStorm: what it does well
- Context- and type-aware completion, inspections, and refactoring
- Runs and debugs client-side and Node.js applications
- Supports Jest, Mocha, Protractor, and Vitest
- Database tools and full SQL support included at no extra cost
- Remote development uses TLS 1.3 end-to-end encryption
What to know first
- Commercial use requires a paid subscription
- Free non-commercial license excludes development with commercial benefits
- Non-commercial license support is through public forums and the bug tracker
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