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GitHub Copilot vs Cursor: Best AI Coding Assistant?
Both claim to 10x developer productivity. We used them for 3 weeks on a real project to find out who wins.
PickyAI Team···11 min read
The Setup
We built the same Next.js project twice — once with GitHub Copilot, once with Cursor. Same developer, same spec, different tools.
Results After 3 Weeks
Time to complete: Cursor (14 days) vs. Copilot (19 days)
Bugs introduced: Cursor (12) vs. Copilot (18)
Why Cursor Won
Cursor's biggest advantage is codebase awareness. It understands your entire project context, not just the current file.
Pricing
- GitHub Copilot: $10/month or $19/month (business)
- Cursor: $20/month (Pro)
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