Pave vs Cursor: Build a production-ready app with Pave.
Launch a production app: data, roles, and hosting built in. No code to write or maintain.
At a glance
What you get
A running, hosted app
Code you deploy and maintain
Who builds it
Line-of-business operators
Developers
Coding needed
None
Code-first
Hosting and deployment
Included
You set up and manage
Data and permissions
Built in
You build
Pricing
Plan-based
Credit pool plus overages
Quick Summary: Which Platform Fits Your Team?
Choose Pave when:
Your team needs a working app, not a codebase. Describe it, shape it with AI, and launch it with data and permissions already in place.
Choose Cursor when:
Your developers want to write and own the code. Full AI-native editor, full control of the stack.
Pave vs Cursor: Feature Comparison
With Pave, production is handled. With Cursor, it's your team's job.
Building the app
Primary builder
Operators, in plain language
Developers, in an IDE
Coding requirement
None to build or change an app
Code-first; AI assists, you write the code
Starting point
Describe the app you need
Open a repository
Running it in production
Hosting and deployment
Included in the build
You set up and manage
Data layer
Built-in data management
You build and maintain the database
Roles and permissions
Built in for app users
Editor seats and admin controls; app access is yours to build
Governance and security
On Quickbase's platform, with IT visibility built in
Privacy mode and SSO on higher tiers; app security stays with your team
Cost and ownership
Pricing model
Plan-based; confirm current tiers before publishing
Credit pool drawn down by usage, overages billed in arrears
Maintenance
Reduced for business teams
Your team owns code, infrastructure, and upkeep
Why teams pick Pave over Cursor
No code to maintain
The app ships ready to run. Changes happen in plain language, not code.
Production-ready on day one
Data, roles, hosting, and governance come with the build.
No developer backlog
Updates don't wait on an engineering queue.
Questions teams ask before switching
Is Pave a Cursor alternative?
For teams that want a working app without writing code. Cursor is for developers who want to write and own the code.
Do you need to code to use Pave?
No. Describe the app in plain language and shape it with AI. Cursor is code-first.
Can Cursor deploy and host an app for you?
Cursor writes the code; you deploy and host it. Pave includes hosting in the build.
How does pricing compare?
Cursor draws from a monthly credit pool and bills overages in arrears. Pave's model is under active testing — confirm current tiers before publishing.
Which should a business team choose?
Pave for a production app owned by operators. Cursor when developers want an AI editor and full control of the code.