Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: prices compared
In Germany, the cheapest personal plan costs US$9.52 (Plus) at Cursor and US$11.90 (Pro) at GitHub Copilot per month incl. VAT (as of 29 October 2026).
- Cursor from
- US$9.52Plus · Germany
- GitHub Copilot from
- US$11.90Pro · Germany
- Cheaper
- CursorUS$2.38 per month less than GitHub Copilot
- Choose Cursor if you …
- want a full AI code editor with a strong agent
- Choose GitHub Copilot if you …
- want to stay in your usual editor and use GitHub
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Personal
| Plan | Germany | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor Plus | US$9.52*per month | US$9.60*per month | US$8.65*per month |
| Cursor Premium | US$35.70*per month | US$36.00*per month | US$32.43*per month |
| Cursor Super | US$119.00*per month | US$120.00*per month | US$108.10*per month |
| Cursor Ultra | US$238.00*per month | US$240.00*per month | US$216.20*per month |
| GitHub Copilot Pro | US$11.90*per month | US$12.00*per month | US$10.81*per month |
| GitHub Copilot Pro+ | US$46.41*per month | US$46.80*per month | US$42.16*per month |
| GitHub Copilot Max | US$119.00*per month | US$120.00*per month | US$108.10*per month |
* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.
Team
| Plan | Germany | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor Teamsper user | US$35.70*per month | US$36.00*per month | US$32.43*per month |
* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.
Verdict: Cursor or GitHub Copilot?
Cheapest entry in Germany: Cursor from US$9.52 a month (GitHub Copilot: from US$11.90).
Choose Cursor if you want a full AI code editor with a strong agent.
Strengths
- Based on VS Code – familiar to use
- Strong multi-file editing
- Large community
Weaknesses
- Usage-based allowances are hard to estimate
- A separate editor rather than a plugin
Choose GitHub Copilot if you want to stay in your usual editor and use GitHub.
Strengths
- Plugin for VS Code, JetBrains and many more
- Tightly integrated with GitHub (pull requests, issues)
- Low-cost entry
Weaknesses
- Agent features partly locked behind pricier tiers
- Less in-depth than dedicated AI editors
Editorial assessment, not manufacturer information. Prices checked automatically on 29 October 2026.