Build apps without Cursor
Build full-stack apps with AI—no Cursor setup required
Cursor is a great IDE. 99xDev is the builder when you want the agent, preview, and database in one tab.
No repo clone, no MCP wiring—start from a prompt.
Card required — $0 for 7 days.
99xDev vs Cursor
Side-by-side on what matters for teams shipping real products.
| Feature | 99xDev | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted builder | Browser studio with preview and DB | Desktop IDE; you bring the project |
| Full-stack scaffold | Included per project | You scaffold or prompt from scratch |
| Code ownership | Export standard React + Express | Your local/git repos |
| Best for | Non-dev founders, fast MVPs, agencies | Engineers who live in the IDE |
| AI agent | Built-in project agent | Cursor Agent + your rules/MCP |
Why teams switch from Cursor
Full-stack output, built-in data tools, and code you can export when the project outgrows the studio.
Zero local setup
Skip installing Node, choosing models, and configuring rules—open the studio and build.
Database in the loop
Migrations and table browser are native—no separate Docker compose for SQLite.
Live preview built in
Share preview links with cofounders without running dev servers locally.
Graduate to Cursor later
Export the repo and open it in Cursor when your team wants local IDE workflows.
Common questions
- Is 99xDev replacing Cursor?
- No—they complement each other. Use 99xDev to go from idea to working app; use Cursor when you want deep local editing on the exported repo.
- Can I use my own API keys?
- 99xDev includes agent usage on your plan. Power users often export and wire keys in their own environment.
Try the Cursor alternative free
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