Cursor comparisons
Cursor is compared head-to-head with OpenAI Codex, Devin and GitHub Copilot and more: 4 head-to-heads in AI Code Generation Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
Cursor head-to-head
Cursor vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cursor | Yes | $20/user/mo | 9.2 |
| 2 | OpenAI Codex | No | 9.3 | |
| 5 | Devin | Yes | $20/mo | 9.0 |
| 6 | GitHub Copilot | Yes | $10/user/mo | 8.9 |
| 8 | Goose | Yes | Free | 8.7 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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