GitHub Copilot vs Cursor
Security, privacy, and enterprise readiness comparison
Summary
GitHub Copilot is the established leader in AI code assistance with broad IDE support, while Cursor offers a more advanced AI-native editing experience with multi-file capabilities. Copilot wins on ecosystem and IP indemnity; Cursor wins on AI coding features.
| ✈️ GitHub Copilot B | ⌨️ Cursor C | |
|---|---|---|
| AI Code Editing | Code completion, chat, inline suggestions | WMulti-file editing, Composer, codebase-aware context |
| IDE Support | WVS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Xcode | Custom VS Code fork only |
| Data Privacy | Business: no code retention. Individual: 28-day retention. | Privacy mode available. Business enforces it. |
| IP Indemnity | WYes, on Business and Enterprise tiers | No IP indemnity currently |
| Model Options | GPT-4o, Claude (via GitHub) | WGPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, custom models |
| Pricing | WIndividual $10/mo, Business $19/user/mo | Pro $20/mo, Business $40/user/mo |
| Enterprise Readiness | WMature — SAML SSO, audit logs, policy management | Growing — SSO and admin controls available |
GitHub Copilot — Compliance
Cursor — Compliance
GitHub Copilot — Data Handling
Trains on data: No
Enterprise isolation: Available
Retention: Individual: code snippets may be retained for up to 28 days. Business/Enterprise: no code retention, no training on your code.
Cursor — Data Handling
Trains on data: No
Enterprise isolation: Available
Retention: Privacy mode: code not stored or used for training. Without privacy mode: code snippets may be retained. Business tier enforces privacy mode.
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