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CursorvsGitHub Copilot

AI-native code editor versus AI pair programmer from GitHub

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Choose Cursor when…

  • You want a full AI-native editor replacing VS Code
  • You need multi-file agent mode
  • You work alone or in a small team

Choose GitHub Copilot when…

  • You're already deep in GitHub and VS Code
  • You want AI completions in any IDE
  • Your team uses GitHub enterprise

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Field
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Category
Coding Assistants
Coding Assistants
Type
Commercial
Commercial
Free Tier
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Pricing Plans
Pro: $20/moBusiness: $40/user/mo
Individual: $10/moBusiness: $19/user/mo
GitHub Stars

Cursor

VS Code fork with deep AI editing, multi-file context, and a powerful agent mode. The most popular AI editor by mindshare.

GitHub Copilot

Inline code completions and chat across IDEs. Deeply integrated with GitHub and VS Code. Used by millions of developers.

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