GitHub Copilot integrates into existing IDEs as a plugin, while Cursor is a full AI-native code editor. Copilot excels at inline completions, while Cursor offers deeper codebase understanding and multi-file editing.
Inline Completion
Codebase Awareness
Multi-file Editing
IDE Integration
Free Tier
Multiple AI Models
Choose Copilot if you want to stay in your current IDE. Choose Cursor for the most powerful AI-native editing experience.