Graphite
A code review platform for stacked pull requests with AI review, now owned by Cursor, with Cursor Cloud Agents available inside Graphite.
- Free plan
- Agentic tool
- Mixed sources
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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What is Graphite?
Graphite is a code review platform built around stacked pull requests, with AI review, a merge queue and a review inbox for GitHub. Cursor agreed to acquire Graphite in December 2025; Graphite continues as a standalone product, and Cursor Cloud Agents have run inside it since March 2026.
- Best forGitHub teams that want stacked PRs
- PricingHobby free; Starter $20 and Team $40 per user per month (annual); Enterprise custom. Free plan available.
- Main limitationWorks with GitHub only.
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Graphite overview: who it is for and what it does.
Graphite helps teams split work into small, stacked pull requests and review them faster, adding AI review, an AI chat (formerly Graphite Agent) and a merge queue on top of GitHub. Customers named in press coverage include Shopify, Snowflake and Figma.
Cursor announced the acquisition on 19 December 2025, reportedly paying well above Graphite's $290 million valuation. Graphite kept its brand and list prices; Enterprise enquiries now route to Cursor's sales team and Cursor Cloud Agents arrived in Graphite in March 2026.
Main problem it solves
Speeds up review of AI-generated and human code by keeping changes small and stacked, with AI review on top.
Typical customer segment
Teams and enterprises on GitHub.
Target users
- Engineering teams with steady PR volume
- Tech leads who own review standards
- Open-source maintainers
Primary use cases
- Automated pull-request review
- Bug and security findings
- Team review rules
- Review summaries
What makes it distinct
- Stacked pull requests as the core workflow.
- Owned by Cursor, with Cursor Cloud Agents built in.
- Merge queue and review inbox alongside AI review.
Graphite features explained.
Review workflow
- Stacked PRs
- Create and review small dependent pull requests.
- Merge queue
- Coordinated merging for busy repositories.
AI
- AI review
- Automated review comments, limited on Hobby.
- Cursor Cloud Agents
- Available inside Graphite since March 2026.
Graphite pricing and plans.
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against UsagePricing · Tenki · Fortune.
Pricing model
Per-user subscriptions, billed annually or monthly; free Hobby tier for personal repositories.
Free plan
Yes. Hobby is free for personal repositories with limited AI reviews.
Free trial
Not documented in the sources reviewed.
Graphite plans and prices (USD)
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Hobby
Free
n/a
Personal repositories; limited AI reviews.
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Starter
$20 per user per month
Annual
Team features.
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Team
$40 per user per month
Annual
AI reviews bundled.
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Enterprise
Custom
Custom
Through Cursor's sales team.
Prices from graphite.com/pricing as of June and October 2026 trackers. Prices were unchanged after the Cursor acquisition.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesGraphite integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- GitHub
- Cursor and Cursor Cloud Agents
- CLI for stacked PRs
- Slack (notifications)
Supported platforms
- Web app
- CLI
- VS Code extension (stacking)
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration availability can depend on plan. Confirm with the vendor before you rely on a specific connector.
How Graphite works as an AI product.
Attributes are listed only where documented. We do not infer autonomy levels, certifications or model capabilities.
Classification: Agentic tool. A human-directed tool that can plan, edit and run actions, with the user reviewing or approving changes. Developer: Graphite (part of Cursor).
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported models | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Tools and integrations | AI review, AI chat, merge queue and Cursor Cloud Agents. [1] [2] |
| Ability to execute actions | Reviews pull requests and, via Cursor Cloud Agents, can make changes. [1] |
| Execution environment | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Human-in-the-loop controls | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Permissions and access | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Memory and context | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Deployment options | SaaS on GitHub. [2] |
| Data handling and privacy | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Security and compliance | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Pricing and usage limits | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Languages and platforms | Not documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Limitations and known constraints | GitHub only; vendor independence changed with the Cursor acquisition. [2] |
Primary tasks
- Pull-request review
- Bug and security findings
- Review summaries
Best-fit workflows
- Teams with steady pull-request volume
- Organisations standardising review rules
- Teams adding AI review to existing Git workflows
Graphite pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- GitHub teams that want stacked PRs
- Cursor customers wanting one write-review-merge flow
- Busy repositories needing a merge queue
May be less suited to
- Teams on GitLab, Bitbucket or Azure DevOps
- Buyers who want an independent review vendor
Top Graphite alternatives and competitors.
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Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Interface | Model choice | Free tier | Pricing model | Human oversight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | Web app and CLI for stacked PRs on GitHub | Vendor-selected models | Yes (Hobby) | Per-user seats | Human review of stacked PRs |
| Bito | Git host app, IDE extensions and CLI | GPT, Claude and DeepSeek (reported) | Not documented | Per seat | Comments only; humans approve merges |
| CodeRabbit Compare | Git host app (PR review), VS Code and CLI | Vendor-selected frontier models | Yes (public repos) | Per developer who opens PRs | Comments only; humans approve merges |
| cubic | Git host app with review UI | Vendor-selected models | Yes (free plan) | Per developer, unlimited reviews | Comments only; humans approve merges |
| Ellipsis | GitHub app | Vendor-selected models | Yes (reported) | Per user | Comments; fixes on request |
| Greptile | Git host app (PR review) with codebase index | Vendor-selected models | Yes (Starter, one developer) | Per seat plus review credits | Comments only; humans approve merges |
Graphite vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Graphite discussions and buying questions.
Graphite questions and answers
What is Graphite used for?
Graphite is a code review platform built around stacked pull requests, with AI review, a merge queue and a review inbox for GitHub. Cursor agreed to acquire Graphite in December 2025; Graphite continues as a standalone product, and Cursor Cloud Agents have run inside it since March 2026.
Is Graphite free?
Yes. Hobby is free for personal repositories with limited AI reviews.
How much does Graphite cost?
Hobby free; Starter $20 and Team $40 per user per month (annual); Enterprise custom.
Which models does Graphite support?
Not documented in the sources reviewed.
Did Cursor buy Graphite?
Yes. Cursor agreed to acquire Graphite on 19 December 2025. Graphite continues as a standalone product with the same brand.
What are the limitations of Graphite?
Works with GitHub only. Write, review and merge can all sit with one vendor after the Cursor deal. AI reviews are limited on Hobby.
Which platforms does Graphite run on?
Graphite is documented as available on: Web app, CLI, VS Code extension (stacking).
Is Graphite an AI agent or an AI assistant?
We classify Graphite as: Agentic tool. A human-directed tool that can plan, edit and run actions, with the user reviewing or approving changes. The classification is based on vendor documentation and is not an endorsement.
What are the main alternatives to Graphite?
The main alternatives to Graphite covered on Stack18 are CodeRabbit, Greptile, cubic and Qodo. See the Graphite alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
When was the Graphite profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 3 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Cursor agrees to acquire Graphite UsagePricing Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Tenki vs Graphite: AI Code Review Pricing Tenki Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026 Used for tiers and the Cursor integration.
- Cursor buys code review startup Graphite Fortune Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
Further official pages: Graphite pricing (external)
Plans, features and status were checked against Graphite's published pages and the third-party sources listed. Agent behaviour was not tested, and security certifications were not independently verified.
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