Cursor
AI-native code editor. Built on VS Code, optimized for AI collaboration.
GitHub Copilot
GitHub's AI code assistant. Real-time code suggestions double your productivity.
Updated June 5, 2026
Cursor and GitHub Copilot are the two leading AI coding assistants. Here’s how they stack up.
| Feature | Cursor | Github Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Cursor | Anysphere |
| Free Tier | ✅ 2-week trial | ✅ Free for students/OSS |
| Pricing | $20/mo | $10/mo ($100/yr) |
| IDE | VS Code fork | VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim |
| Context | Full codebase | Open tabs + files |
| Key Feature | Agent mode, Composer | Code completion, Chat |
Choose Cursor if you want full project context and agentic coding. Choose GitHub Copilot if you want native IDE integration and lower price.