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Cursor vs GitHub Copilot
One is a whole editor built around AI. The other adds AI to the editor you already use.
AI Editors & Agents
Side by Side
| Cursor | GitHub Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| What It Is | AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor with codebase-aware chat, autocomplete and agent mode. | GitHub's AI pair programmer with completions, chat and coding agent across popular editors. |
| Category | AI Editors & Agents | AI Editors & Agents |
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| Pricing | See the official site. We only list verified pricing. | See the official site. We only list verified pricing. |
| Website | cursor.com | github.com |
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The Short Version
Which One to Pick
Pick Cursor If
You are happy to move to a VS Code-based editor where chat, autocomplete and the agent are part of the editor itself.
More on CursorPick GitHub Copilot If
You want to keep your current editor and add GitHub's completions, chat and coding agent to it.
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