Cursor vs Claude Code

We don't benchmark the tools; we track what people ship with them. 14 sourced apps used Cursor, 4 used Claude Code, and 2 used both.

Counts reflect only apps in this directory, not market share. Revenue is as stated by makers, not verified.

Built with Cursor (14)

fly.pieter.com

Browser flight game monetized with in-game ads

Cursor games

Stated revenue $87,000 MRR 17 days after launch (self-reported on X, Mar 2025)

CalBuddy

AI calorie-tracking app localized for Israel

Cursor consumer

Stated revenue $80K/month about 12 months after launch (Starter Story)

LaunchFast

AI Amazon product-research tool

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $20K+ MRR about 90 days after launch; built in 48 hours (Starter Story)

STOPPR

App to quit sugar cravings

Cursor consumer

Stated revenue $12K/month five months after launch (Starter Story)

SiteGPT

AI chatbot builder for websites

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $13K MRR, ~$500K lifetime (third-party verified)

HabitKit

Habit tracker app

Cursor consumer

Stated revenue $15K MRR with $200-300/mo costs (founder-reported)

Cursor Directory

Directory of Cursor rules and resources

Cursor directory

Stated revenue $34,000-35,000/mo (third-party verified)

Setter AI

AI appointment setting

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $120K ARR, ~$10K MRR (founder-reported)

Revid

AI video creation SaaS

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $600K+/mo (founder-reported)

DropMagic

E-commerce SaaS (sister to Minea)

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $45K MRR within four months (founder-reported)

AEO Service

Answer-engine optimization retainer

Cursor saas

Stated revenue $2,000/mo single-client retainer (founder-reported)

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Built with Claude Code (4)

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