GitHub Copilot vs Cursor
Copilot Pro+ vs Cursor Premium
Which is better value?
Copilot Pro+ has the higher AgentMPG estimated value score: 74/100 (rank #7) vs 62/100 for Cursor Premium (rank #16). Cursor Premium is cheaper at $30/mo vs $39/mo. They run different agents (GitHub Copilot vs Cursor), so pick the tool you prefer first, then compare limits. Copilot Pro+ has no crowd burn-rate reports yet, so that score is provisional. Scores are editorial estimates, not measurements; check each vendor page before buying.
GitHub
Copilot Pro+
$39/mo · rank #7 of 18
Provisional score (no crowd data yet)
X / Cursor
Cursor Premium
$30/mo · rank #16 of 18
Side by side
| Copilot Pro+ | Cursor Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39/mo | $30/mo |
| Agent | GitHub Copilot | Cursor |
| Value score | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| Official limits | $70/mo of GitHub AI Credits ($39 base + ~$31 variable flex allotment). Same features as Pro; resets monthly; paid overage optional. | 4x the Plus usage pool, shared across Cursor and Grok, refreshing weekly. Includes Grok models plus cloud agents, Bugbot code review and Origin hosting. Third-party models (Claude, GPT, etc.) are NOT included; they're billed separately at API list price. |
| Builders report | No crowd submissions yet for this plan. Score is a provisional estimate from official limits only. | New tier: replaced Cursor Pro. Old Pro-era crowd data no longer applies. Value depends heavily on whether you're happy on Grok models; third-party model use is pay-as-you-go. |
| Source | github.com/features/copilot/plans verified 2026-11-02 | cursor.com/pricing verified 2026-11-02 |
Note on Copilot Pro+: Flex allotment is variable and "may change over time" per GitHub.
FAQ
- How much do Copilot Pro+ and Cursor Premium cost?
- Copilot Pro+ costs $39/mo and Cursor Premium costs $30/mo (checked 2026-11-02 and 2026-11-02 against https://github.com/features/copilot/plans and https://cursor.com/pricing).
- What are the limits on Copilot Pro+ vs Cursor Premium?
- Copilot Pro+: $70/mo of GitHub AI Credits ($39 base + ~$31 variable flex allotment). Same features as Pro; resets monthly; paid overage optional. Cursor Premium: 4x the Plus usage pool, shared across Cursor and Grok, refreshing weekly. Includes Grok models plus cloud agents, Bugbot code review and Origin hosting. Third-party models (Claude, GPT, etc.) are NOT included; they're billed separately at API list price.
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