GitHub Copilot
by GitHub
The AI pair programmer that started it all. IDE completions, chat, and agent mode. Free tier for individuals, $10/mo for power users.
Free / $10+
Classic IDE or AI-first editor?
GitHub Copilot vs Cursor
Our pick
GitHub Copilot wins
Starts at $10/mo — better value for most users.
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Cursor
by Anysphere
A fork of VS Code rebuilt around AI. Best agent mode in the category. Uses Claude, GPT, and Cursor's own small model. Free tier generous.
Free / $20+
Head-to-head
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | GitHub | Anysphere |
| Category | Coding Assistants | Coding Assistants |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free / $10/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Strengths | mature IDE integrations, free tier, GitHub native | best-in-class agent mode, tab completion, codebase awareness |
| Weaknesses | weaker agent mode than Cursor, slower adoption of new models | expensive for heavy users, separate from your main editor |
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