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Cursor gives you more direct control over which model to use for each request."},{"question":"How much codebase context does each tool understand?","answer":"Cursor can index and reference your entire codebase (100k+ tokens) using its @-mention system to pull in files, functions, and symbols anywhere in the project. GitHub Copilot primarily works within a single file plus imports, giving it 8k-32k tokens of context, making it better for isolated functions but weaker for understanding large architectural patterns."},{"question":"What's the total cost difference over a year?","answer":"Cursor costs $240/year ($20/month), while GitHub Copilot costs $120/year ($10/month for individuals) or $100/year on annual billing. GitHub Copilot is 50% cheaper. Enterprise plans vary by vendor—GitHub Copilot offers corporate discounts while Cursor's team pricing is less established (as of 2026)."},{"question":"Which tool is faster at completing code?","answer":"Cursor's tab completion latency averages 150-200ms compared to GitHub Copilot's 200-300ms, making Cursor approximately 25-50% faster. 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