Cursor vs Copilot
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Cursor
Cursor edges out GitHub Copilot with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try CursorFeature Comparison
Feature
Cursor
Copilot
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.6
Coding
4.8
4.7
Writing
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-
Reasoning
4.5
4.3
Speed
4.6
4.9
Value
4.7
4.8
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$10
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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-
Output (per 1M tokens)
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-
Features
Context Window
200K
128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Cursor
Pros
- Best IDE experience for AI coding
- Understands project context deeply
- Multi-file editing
- Tab completion is excellent
- Uses latest Claude/GPT models
Cons
- Limited to coding only
- Premium features require subscription
- Can be resource-intensive
GitHub Copilot
Pros
- Excellent IDE integration
- Fast code suggestions
- Chat feature for explanations
- Affordable pricing
- Free for students
Cons
- Suggestions can be repetitive
- Limited reasoning for complex tasks
- Privacy concerns for enterprise
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Choose Copilot if you need:
Daily coding, boilerplate code, learning new languages
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.