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Ratings profile
Monthly cost comparison
Head-to-head
| Metric | GHGitHub Copilot | CUCursor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Business $19/user/mo | Hobby free · Individual $20/mo · Teams $40/user/mo |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Accuracy score | 89% | 92% |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
| API | None | None |
| Platforms | VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Visual Studio | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Strengths | Works in every IDE | Fastest real coding workflow |
| Weaknesses | Agent slower than rivals | Costs climb with heavy use |
| Best use case | Feature development | Refactoring |
Feature matrix
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Inline completion | ||
| Agent mode | ||
| PR reviews | ||
| Multi-model | ||
| Codebase context | ||
| Multi-file edits | ||
| Background agents | ||
| Tab completion |
What each one is for
The jobs each tool is genuinely good at, side by side.
GitHub Copilot
Free · Pro $10/mo · Pro+ $39/mo · Business $19/user/mo · Intermediate
- Feature development
- Test generation
- Code review
Watch out: Agent slower than rivals
Cursor
Hobby free · Individual $20/mo · Teams $40/user/mo · Intermediate
- Refactoring
- Feature building
- Legacy code exploration
Watch out: Costs climb with heavy use
Total monthly
$30
Best value
GitHub Copilot
Easiest to start
GitHub Copilot
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