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Cursor vs GitHub Copilot

Both are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

	Cursor	GitHub Copilot
What it is	AI-first code editor built for speed with intelligent auto-completion and codebase understanding.	AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster with intelligent suggestions right in your IDE.
Category	Code Assistant	Code Assistant
Pricing	Freemium · $20/mo	Paid · $10-$39/mo
How it bills	Flat monthly	Flat monthly
Free tier	Yes	No
Rating	4.8 from 4,500 reviews	4.6 from 11,200 reviews
Features	AI-native editor Codebase understanding Multi-file editing (Composer) Inline generation (Cmd+K) Multiple AI models Tab completion Bug detection Natural language editing	Real-time code completion Chat-based assistance Multi-file editing Test generation Code explanation Vulnerability detection PR summaries CLI assistance
What works	Best AI code editor Understands full codebase VS Code compatibility Multiple model support Incredibly fast	Massive productivity boost Multi-language support Excellent IDE integration Learns from your codebase Active development
What does not	Subscription required for full features Can be resource-intensive Newer with some bugs Limited free completions	Requires subscription Occasional incorrect suggestions Privacy concerns with code Can slow down IDE Variable quality by language

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