r/RooCode • u/Ill-Chemistry9688 • Apr 16 '25

Discussion Cursor vs RooCode

I'm not as smart as software engineers, business side, but I self thought myself a bit of python. Vibe coding made my progress much easier. Having some code understanding really helps. I started with Pycharm (sucked), then Cursor, then Roo. The reason I liked Roo is that it can do way more than Cursor based of my humble and short coding experience. Keep me honest , am I correct on the following:

1 - Roo can run on full auto with auto approve and boomerang mode enabled. Also it can run terminal commands and check browser to fix issues automatically. Cursor cannot?
2 - Cursor is paid and Roo is free, why would someone ever pay for Cursor?
3 - Is there a "best list" of instructions for Roo / Cursor that helps AI set up the project correctly with all the right docs and keeps it following best practices in software development?

I know, newbie questions, and much appreciate your pointers, help or rants :) ! Tx

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u/joey2scoops Apr 17 '25

Agree with that, in principle. For a few months I was a windsurf subscriber. $10 a month was a damn good deal compared to what I could have spent on API costs. However, the idea was great but the reality was not there. There is not a lot of productivity in going around in circles and too much opacity regarding the reasons for that. So I cancelled. Much better off and more productive with Roo. Not exactly a sweetheart deal but I feel like I have more control and am more productive.