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GitHub Copilot vs Cursor
Coding Tools — Side-by-side comparison
Quick Verdict
Cursor has a higher rating (4.7 vs 4.6). GitHub Copilot is more affordable starting at $10/mo. Cursor offers more features (5 vs 4).
Pricing Comparison
GitHub Copilot
Individual$10/mo
Business$19/user/mo
Enterprise$39/user/mo
Cursor
HobbyFree
Pro$20/mo
Business$40/user/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Chat Interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code Generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | ✗ | ✗ |
| File Upload | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Browsing | ✗ | ✗ |
| API Access | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom GPTs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Plugin Ecosystem | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max Context | 128K tokens | Full codebase |
Pros & Cons
GitHub Copilot
Pros
+ Works in any IDE
+ Excellent autocomplete
+ GitHub integration
+ Code review features
Cons
- No free tier
- Context limited to current file(s)
- Occasional irrelevant suggestions
Cursor
Pros
+ Full codebase awareness
+ Multi-file editing
+ VS Code compatible
+ Composer mode for big changes
Cons
- Higher price than Copilot
- Resource intensive
- Learning curve for advanced features
Best For
GitHub Copilot
Development teamsSolo developersCompanies using GitHubDevelopers wanting inline suggestions
Cursor
Full-stack developersStartups building fastTeams doing complex refactorsDevelopers wanting AI-first editor