Cursor vs Agently
Code editor AI vs Business AI. Engineers only, or your whole team.
| Axis | Cursor / Windsurf | Agently |
|---|---|---|
| Target User | Software engineers | Everyone (marketers, ops, founders) |
| Primary Use | Code editing + generation | Business workflow automation |
| Interface | IDE (VS Code fork) | Desktop app (GUI chat) |
| Skills | Code-only context | Any business skill (SKILL.md) |
| Scheduling | Not available | Cron / background execution |
| Data Sources | Code files only | MCP servers, Google Drive, APIs |
| Team Sharing | Git-based | Skill library + workspace sharing |
| Output | Code | Reports, emails, analyses, content |
| Models | Claude, GPT (built-in) | Claude, GPT-4o, Kimi (BYOK) |
| Pricing | $20-40/mo (usage caps) | $15/mo + BYOK (no caps) |
Different tools for different jobs
Cursor is the best tool for engineers. Agently is the best tool for your entire business team.
Use Cursor for coding. Use Agently for everything else.