IntelliCode vs Cursor

Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026

IntelliCode

IntelliCode

AI-assisted code completion in Visual Studio

4.0
Free Visit Website
Cursor

Cursor

AI-first code editor built on VS Code

4.8
Freemium Visit Website

Our Verdict

Cursor edges ahead overall

Cursor scores higher across rating and community trust. That said, the best choice depends on your specific workflow — read the breakdown below.

Detailed Comparison

Bolder value = winner in that category

IntelliCode
Cursor
4.0
Rating
4.8
0 reviews
Reviews
0 reviews
Free
Pricing
Freemium
Free
Starting Price
$20/mo
Yes
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
Not listed
Affiliate Program
Not listed
MicrosoftVisual StudioIntelliSenseFree
Tags
Code EditorVS CodeAI CodingCodebase Chat

IntelliCodeKey Features

  • AI completions
  • Team completions
  • Whole line completion
  • VS and VS Code
  • Free

CursorKey Features

  • Codebase-aware chat
  • Multi-file editing
  • Claude and GPT-4 models
  • Tab completion
  • Shadow workspace

Quick Verdict

Cursor wins — higher rating
IntelliCode wins — lower price

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