Coding compared
AI pair programmers and coding agents that work inside your editor.
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | Developers already on GitHub | Yes | Pro $10/month, Pro+ $39/month, Max $100/month; Business $19 and Enterprise $39 per seat/month |
| Cursor | Developers who want AI built into the editor | Yes | Plans changed recently; see the official pricing page |
GitHub Copilot
AI code completion, chat and coding agents inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and GitHub itself.
Our take: The easiest coding assistant to roll out across a company, with predictable per-seat pricing.
Cursor
A code editor built around AI, with an agent that can edit across many files and tab completion that predicts your next change.
Our take: A favourite among individual developers; confirm the current plan terms since they've been changing.
Prices checked on 23 October 2026 against each maker's website. No company pays to be listed.