Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: Pricing and Plans
Lowest paid plan: Cursor $8 a month, GitHub Copilot $10 a month.
| Cursor | GitHub Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Cursor | GitHub |
| Lowest paid plan | $8 a month | $10 a month |
| Free plan | Yes: Free | Yes: Free |
| Plans | 5: Free, Plus, Premium, Super, Ultra | 4: Free, Pro, Pro+, Max |
| Changelog | cursor.com | github.blog |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 cursor.com | Nov 9, 2026 github.com |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 1 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
Plans as listed
Cursor
- Free
- $0
- Plus
- $8 a month, Grok models only
- Premium
- $30 a month
- Super
- $100 a month
- Ultra
- $200 a month
GitHub Copilot
- Free
- $0
- Pro
- $10 a user a month
- Pro+
- $39 a user a month
- Max
- $100 a user a month
Recent changes
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Questions
Which is cheaper, Cursor or GitHub Copilot
By listed price, Cursor is lower: $8 vs $10 a month for the lowest paid plan. Price is the only thing this answer compares.
Do Cursor and GitHub Copilot have free plans
Cursor: yes. GitHub Copilot: yes. Read from each pricing page.
Who makes Cursor and GitHub Copilot
Cursor is made by Cursor. GitHub Copilot is made by GitHub.