Cursor
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor
GitHub Copilot is GitHub’s Your AI pair programmer, powered by the OpenAI Codex model, and upgraded to support multiple models such as Claude, GPT-5, Gemini, etc. It is like an “AI co-driver” that reads your code context in real time and helps you write code in natural language to change bugs and even run complete tasks automatically. It is like an “AI co-driver” that reads your code context in real time, and uses natural language to help you write code, change bugs, answer questions, and even run complete tasks automatically. 2025 has seen the evolution from a “completing artifact” to an all-link AI intelligence that makes writing code as silky smooth as chatting. The core features at a glance (2025 latest version)
Core Features (2025 Latest Version)
| Functions | What it can do | What’s New in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Code Completion | Tap a few words/comments, and the whole line/function pops up instantly. | Next Edit Suggestions: AI predicts “what you want to change next” and applies it with a single tap of the tab key. |
| Copilot Chat | IDE directly ask “How can I optimize this function? | Supports @Extensions to call external tools, databases, APIs. |
| Copilot Vision | Drag a UI sketch/screenshot → automatically spit out the full front-end code. | Images become code in seconds, designers can “program” too! |
| Copilot Edits | Say “change login to OAuth”, AI changes and submits PRs across files. | Agent Mode: AI finds files, writes code, tests for bugs, and iterates until it passes. |
| Copilot CLI | Hit gh copilot in the terminal to plan the entire deployment script. | Supports automation of complex workflows |
| Copilot Spaces | Build team “knowledge base”, AI automatically references company documents/code. | One-click sharing of best practices |
| Autofix + Code Review | Scan for bugs, auto-fixes, PR auto-comments | Combine CodeQL + LLM for 90%+ accuracy |
| GitHub Spark (Pro+ Exclusive) | Build applets/prototypes with zero code | 2025-09 Preview, drag-and-drop AI builder |
Killer Features
- Ultra-contextualized: not only look at the current file, but also understand the entire repository, dependencies, frameworks, and history of commits.
- Multi-model switching: Claude Sonnet 4.5 (delicate), GPT-5 (fast), Gemini 2.5 Pro (multi-modal), one click.
- Security Compliance:
- Automatic public code copy filtering (>65 token)
- Vulnerability scanning + IP compensation
- Enterprises can build private models, fine-grained auditing
- Zero learning cost: Tab to accept, Esc to reject; support Chinese prompts.
- Open source extension: May 2025 VS Code plug-in has been MIT open source, global developers to change.
Supported environments (out-of-the-box)
- IDE: VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains Full Bucket, Neovim, Vim
- Terminal: GitHub CLI, Windows Terminal
- Mobile/Web: GitHub Mobile, GitHub.com (native chat for Enterprise)
- New: MCP protocol one-click connection to Azure, database
Pricing Family Bucket (2025 latest)
| Plans | Monthly Fee (USD) | Core Benefits | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 | 50 Agent/Chat per month + 2000 remediation | Students, Open Source Gamers, Tasters |
| Pro | 10 | Unlimited patches + GPT-5 mini + 300 advanced models | Indie Developers |
| Pro+ | 39 | 5× Advanced Requests + Spark + Codex IDE | Hardcore Gamers |
| Business | 19 per person | Team Management + Mobile Support | Small & Medium Teams |
| Enterprise | Customization (from approx. 39/person) | Private Knowledge Indexing + Custom Modeling + Auditing | Large Factory |
2025 Heavy Update Timeline
- February: Vision (Figure → Code) + Next Edit + Agent Mode go live!
- May: VS Code Plugin Open Source + MCP Protocol
- August: Visual Studio Built-in Free Edition
- September: Spark preview
- October: Code Review integrates CodeQL
- November: Enterprise one-click switch for Agent Mode
Who is better than Cursor and CodeWhisperer?
| Project: Copilot | Copilot | Cursor | Amazon CodeWhisperer |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Native Depth | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Multi-model free switching | Supports 5+ models | Self-developed only | Amazon only |
| Enterprise Knowledge Base | Spaces + Indexing | No | Partial |
| Agent Automation | Full Link Autonomous PR | Semi-automated | No |
| Price threshold | From Free | From $20 | Free but limited |
30-second guide
- Open VS Code → Install “GitHub Copilot” extension.
- Login to GitHub → select Free/Pro
- New File Knock // TODO: Login Checksum → Tab!
- Chatbox @workspace How do I upgrade to React 18? → solution in seconds!
- Drag a UI diagram → Ask “Make it happen” → Finished code in hand!
Summary: GitHub in 2025
The GitHub Copilot of 2025 will no longer be a “patch plugin”, but an AI teammate that can independently take requests, write code, test bugs, and propose PR. It doesn’t matter if you are a student or a Fortune 500 architect, if you open it, you will be able to program with 70% less keyboard and 100% more architecture.
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