A tenth of the size
No bundled browser. Veyra uses your system's web view and a Rust backend.
Feels familiar
Same editor engine, same shortcuts, same command palette. No relearning.
AI without setup
Veyra AI is built in. Sign in with a free account and get 10 free requests, with no API key and no subscription.
Private by design
No telemetry. Code is only sent where you send it, and you see exactly what.
Veyra, VS Code and Cursor compared
A fair comparison as of October 2026. VS Code and Cursor are excellent editors; Veyra is for people who want something lighter and more private.
| Veyra | VS Code | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Free tier, paid plans for AI |
| Source code | Open source (MIT) | Open-source core, proprietary builds | Proprietary |
| Built with | Rust + system web view (Tauri) | Electron | Electron (VS Code fork) |
| Installer size | 7–11 MB (Linux AppImage ~83 MB) | About 100 MB | Similar to VS Code |
| Telemetry | None | On by default, can be turned off | Collected, privacy mode available |
| AI | Veyra AI built in, 10 free requests with a free account | GitHub Copilot | Cursor's own service |
| AI edits reviewed as diffs | Always | Yes | Yes |
| TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind | Built in, one click | Built in / extensions | Built in / extensions |
| Git and terminal | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| Extension marketplace | Open VSX themes & snippets; extension host planned | Full VS Code Marketplace | Most VS Code extensions |
| Debugger | Python built in; Node.js next | Yes | Yes |
HONEST ADVICE
When to choose which
Choose Veyra if you want a fast, small, private editor for web development and everyday coding, with Veyra AI built in.
Stay with VS Code for now if you need a debugger for languages other than Python, or a specific extension that runs its own code. Both are on the Veyra roadmap.
Switching from VS Code
- Open the same project folder: no import needed
- Your shortcuts already work: Ctrl+P, Ctrl+Shift+P, Ctrl+B
- Install TypeScript, ESLint and Prettier in one click
- Bring your favourite theme from Open VSX
Try it alongside your current editor.
Veyra is free and installs in under a minute. Keep VS Code installed and see which one you reach for.