Comparison

1DevTool vs Cursor

Which AI coding tool is right for you?

Last updated October 27, 2026

Short answer

Pick 1DevTool if you want a multi-agent workspace with 20 CLIs, charts/pipelines, and a built-in toolchain — pick Cursor if you want an AI-native editor with inline completions.

•1DevTool: Charts, teams & pipelines across Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor CLI, Cline, and 15 more agents — free plan, Pro from $29 one-time
•Cursor: VS Code fork with hosted models and deep inline AI — $20/month
•1DevTool brings DB (23 engines), HTTP, browser profiles, Docker, and an iOS app (Android in beta); Cursor focuses on the editing surface
•You can run both: edit in Cursor, orchestrate agents in 1DevTool

1DevTool

1DevTool is a multi-agent AI workspace: draw Charts and pipelines across 20 CLI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor CLI, Cline, and more), with backup agents when one is rate-limited, Autopilot for agents that crash, and Agent Changes to see which agent edited which file. Around those agents it ships a local-first toolchain — 23-engine database client, HTTP client, browser profiles, Docker, Git worktrees with pull requests and CI — plus an iOS app (Android in beta). Free plan, Pro from $29 one-time.

Cursor

Cursor is a VS Code-based AI IDE with built-in AI assistant powered by GPT-4 and Claude. It focuses on tight editor integration with inline AI features. Subscription pricing at $20/month.

Pricing

Feature	1DevTool	Cursor
Price	From $29 one-time	$20/month
Free tier	Free plan (1 project, 4 terminals)	Limited free tier
Team pricing	$59 / 3 devices, $89 / 5 — one-time	$40/user/month

AI Capabilities

Feature	1DevTool	Cursor
AI model choice	Any CLI agent	Cursor-hosted models
Claude Code support	✓	✗
Codex CLI support	✓	✗
Gemini CLI support	✓	✗
AI CLI agents supported	20 built in (Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Cline, Amp, OpenCode, Qwen, Grok, Kimi, Antigravity, Hermes, Pi, Oh My Pi, Aider, Devin, Kiro, Qoder, Command Code, Kilo Code) + custom agents	Cursor agent
Switch AI agent per terminal	✓	✗
Resume sessions from Ghostty / iTerm / Warp	✓	✗
Live AI usage tracking (Claude/Codex plan)	✓	✗
Inline AI completions	Via agents	✓
AI chat	Via agents	✓

AI orchestration

Feature	1DevTool	Cursor
Run agents in parallel	Charts, teams & pipelines	✗
Draw org charts & pipelines	✓	✗
Automatic fallback when an agent is rate-limited	✓	✗
Answer agent questions in chat	Conversation Mode	✗
Agents hand work to each other	✓	✗
MCP server for agents	✓	✗
Live quota tracking	✓	✗
Bring your own AI subscription (no per-seat AI fee)	✓	Cursor-hosted

Editor Features

Feature	1DevTool	Cursor
Code editor	Monaco (same as VS Code)	VS Code fork
Extensions	Limited	Full VS Code extensions
Git integration	Graph, worktrees, PRs & pipelines	✓
GitHub + GitLab publish	✓	GitHub
File explorer	✓	✓

Built-in developer tools

Feature	1DevTool	Cursor
Tmux-backed session persistence	Survives restart	✗
Database client	23 engines	✗
HTTP client + Postman/Insomnia/Bruno import	✓	✗
Embedded browser with per-tab profiles	✓	✗
Docker manager	✓	✗
SSH manager	✓	✗
Git graph + worktrees	✓	✓
Mermaid & whiteboard	✓	✗
Send-to-AI from every tool	Browser / HTTP / DB → agent	✗
Remote control from phone	Web UI + iOS app (Android beta)	✗
Resource Manager	✓	✗

How to use Cursor and 1DevTool together

Most people who compare the two end up running both. Cursor stays your editor, and 1DevTool runs the agents around it.

1
Open the same folder in both
Add the project in 1DevTool and open the same folder in Cursor. Both work on the files on disk, so there is nothing to sync.
2
Start your agents in 1DevTool
In Add Terminal, pick Cursor CLI, Claude Code, Codex or any of the 20 built-in agents. Each runs in its own terminal on your own subscription.
3
Fan one prompt out
Write the task once in Agent Input and use Send to many to give it to several agents. Each one gets it as soon as its agent is ready.
4
Check who changed what
Set Agent Changes to Watch to see which agent is editing which file, then review the diff in Cursor or in the 1DevTool Git client.
5
Merge from the Repo panel
Watch CI and merge the pull request from the Repo panel without leaving your terminals.

What you get with 1DevTool

The tools that set 1DevTool apart from Cursor — built in, no plugins.

Multi-Agent Terminals

Popular

Run Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Amp, OpenCode, Qwen, and custom AI commands in dedicated terminal tabs with recognizable agent logos, custom colors, and status indicators.

Flexible Terminal Layouts

Popular

View terminals in 2×2 grid, side-by-side columns, or single fullscreen mode with resizable panes.

AI Activity Logs

Popular

Real-time activity feed that shows terminal completions and AI-generated files across all projects — with one-click navigation.

Channel Chat

Popular

Create named channels where AI agents and you communicate in real-time — with @mentions, operator orchestration, and multi-turn coordination.

Channel Templates

Popular

Start multi-agent workflows instantly from 10 built-in templates across Review, Build, Test, and Ops categories — each with pre-assigned agent roles.

AI Session Continuity

Popular

Reopen AI terminals with the best available context: native resume when a session is detected, or a saved fallback transcript when it is not.

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The Verdict

Choose 1DevTool if...

✓You want Charts, teams, and pipelines across 20 CLI agents — not a single hosted model
✓You need backup agents and Autopilot when Claude or Codex hits a limit or crashes
✓You prefer a free plan or $29 one-time over a monthly IDE subscription
✓You want a 23-engine database client, HTTP client, and browser profiles built in
✓You want to see which agent changed which file, and steer agents from your phone

Choose Cursor if...

•You want deep VS Code integration with extensions
•You prefer inline AI completions over autonomous agents
•You need full VS Code extension compatibility
•You want AI tightly integrated into the editing experience

Go deeper

Tutorials, posts and docs for the 1DevTool features on this page.

BlogOne prompt, every agent BlogWhich agent changed this file?TutorialOrchestrate multiple AI agents from one prompt DocsAdd your first AI agent

Frequently asked questions

Is 1DevTool a replacement for Cursor?

Not exactly. Cursor is an AI IDE with inline completions; 1DevTool is a multi-agent workspace with terminals, charts, and a built-in DB/HTTP/browser toolchain. Many developers use both — Cursor for editing, 1DevTool for running agents in parallel.

Can I use my Claude Max / Cursor / Codex subscription inside 1DevTool?

Yes. 1DevTool brings your own AI subscriptions — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor CLI, and more. There is no per-seat AI markup; you use the plans you already pay for.

How many AI CLI agents does 1DevTool support?

Twenty built-in agents: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor CLI, Antigravity, Kimi Code, Cline, Amp, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Grok, Hermes Agent, Pi, Oh My Pi, Aider, Devin, Kiro, Qoder, Command Code, and Kilo Code. Any other coding CLI can be registered as a custom agent.

Is 1DevTool a one-time purchase?

Yes. The free plan covers 1 project with 4 terminals and needs no account. Pro is $29 one-time for 1 device, $59 for 3 devices, or $89 for 5 devices. No monthly seat fee for the app itself.

Does 1DevTool include a database and HTTP client?

Yes. The built-in database client covers 23 engines (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, Kafka, and more), plus an HTTP client with Postman/Insomnia/Bruno import and an embedded browser with per-tab profiles.

Can 1DevTool show which agent changed a file?

Yes. Agent Changes shows which agent is editing which file while it happens, opens a review when two agents touch the same file, and keeps every version. Pick Off, Watch or Guide per project.