Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot vs Cursor
| Feature | Claude Code | GitHub Copilot | Cursor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Execution Model | Terminal agent (headless) | IDE extension | IDE fork |
| Next-Edit Prediction | Via skills | Basic inline suggestions | Native Cursor Tab ⭐ |
| Plan Mode | Native /plan command | Plan agent | Native Plan Mode |
| Configuration | CLAUDE.md + Skills | Custom instructions | .cursor/rules/ |
| MCP Support | Full (.mcp.json) | Full | Full |
| Skills/Agents | 36+ agents, 142+ skills | Custom agents | Cursor skills |
| Model Options | Claude 3.5 Sonnet/Opus | Claude, GPT, Gemini | Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok |
| Privacy Mode | Via settings | GitHub cloud | Native toggle |
| Background Agents | Yes (PRs) | Yes | Yes |
| CI/CD Integration | Native headless ⭐ | Limited | Limited |
| Voice Coding | No | No | No |
| Price Model | $20/month (Team) | Free/Pro ($20/mo) | $20/month |