| Feature | VS Code | Cursor | |---------|---------|--------| | | Requires extension (GitHub Copilot) | Built-in, with better context awareness | | Codebase understanding | Basic | Advanced (indexes your entire project) | | Privacy | Good (depends on extensions) | Stronger local-first options | | Speed | Very fast | Slightly slower due to AI indexing | | Price | Free | Free tier + Pro ($20/mo) | | Extensions | Full marketplace | Most VS Code extensions work |