Cursor alternatives that sign a HIPAA BAA
Cursor: only on some plans or setups. See the plan-by-plan breakdown.
Before you switch from Cursor
You may not have to. Anysphere (Cursor) signs a BAA for Cursor on Enterprise. If you’re on another plan, upgrading may be simpler than moving your team. Even then, these stay outside the BAA: AI models / third-party model providers; Third-party services and integrations.
| Tool | BAA | Plans with a BAA |
|---|---|---|
| Claude CodeAnthropic | Some plans only | Claude Console API key (Commercial org) with zero data retention; Claude Enterprise (HIPAA-ready) |
| OpenAI CodexOpenAI | Some plans only | ChatGPT for Healthcare / ChatGPT for Clinicians / Enterprise or Edu with Regulated Workspace; OpenAI API (API key sign-in) with Modified Retention |
Listed tools offer a BAA on at least one plan according to their own published terms. A BAA alone doesn’t make your use HIPAA compliant: you still need the right plan, configuration and policies. Not legal advice.