Layrr vs Cursor
Both offer visual code editing. Layrr works in any browser with any AI agent. Cursor requires its IDE.
Quick comparison
| Layrr | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|
| IDE required | No | Yes (Cursor only) |
| Works in browser | Yes | No |
| Agent-agnostic | Yes (Claude, Codex) | No (built-in) |
| Framework support | Any (proxy-based) | Any |
| Open source | MIT | No |
| Pricing | Free | $20/mo+ |
| Existing codebases | Yes | Yes |
How Layrr works differently
Cursor's visual editor is built into the Cursor IDE. You edit in Cursor's interface, and changes flow through Cursor's built-in AI.
Layrr takes a different approach: it's a standalone CLI that proxies your dev server. You open your app in any browser, click elements directly on the live page, and describe changes. The AI edits your source files, and your existing dev server hot-reloads the result.
When to use Layrr
- You don't use Cursor as your IDE
- You want to choose your AI agent (Claude Code, Codex, or add your own)
- You want an open-source tool you can inspect, modify, and self-host
- You prefer editing directly in the browser on the live page
- You want version history with git-based preview and revert
When to use Cursor
- You already use Cursor as your primary IDE
- You want visual editing tightly integrated with your editor
- You prefer an all-in-one solution