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Cursor vs GitHub Copilot vs Replit

All three are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

	Cursor	GitHub Copilot	Replit
What it is	AI-first code editor built for speed with intelligent auto-completion and codebase understanding.	AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster with intelligent suggestions right in your IDE.	Build and deploy software collaboratively with the power of AI without spending a second on setup.
Category	Code Assistant	Code Assistant	Code Assistant
Pricing	Freemium · $20/mo	Paid · $10-$39/mo	Freemium · $7-$20/mo
How it bills	Flat monthly	Flat monthly	Flat monthly
Free tier	Yes	No	Yes
Rating	4.8 from 4,500 reviews	4.6 from 11,200 reviews	4.3 from 4,100 reviews
Features	AI-native editor Codebase understanding Multi-file editing (Composer) Inline generation (Cmd+K) Multiple AI models Tab completion Bug detection Natural language editing	Real-time code completion Chat-based assistance Multi-file editing Test generation Code explanation Vulnerability detection PR summaries CLI assistance	AI Agent for full app creation Ghostwriter code completion Instant hosting & deploy Multiplayer collaboration 50+ language support Built-in database Version control Mobile coding
What works	Best AI code editor Understands full codebase VS Code compatibility Multiple model support Incredibly fast	Massive productivity boost Multi-language support Excellent IDE integration Learns from your codebase Active development	No setup required AI builds full apps Instant deployment Great for beginners Collaborative
What does not	Subscription required for full features Can be resource-intensive Newer with some bugs Limited free completions	Requires subscription Occasional incorrect suggestions Privacy concerns with code Can slow down IDE Variable quality by language	Performance limitations Limited for large projects Resource constraints Some features behind paywall

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