Cursor AI and GitHub Copilot are two dominant AI coding assistants in 2025.Cursor AI is an AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, with an integrated AI assistant.GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant developed by GitHub in collaboration with OpenAI, which integrates into various IDEs.Pricing is a significant factor, with Cursor AI having variable monthly bills, while GitHub Copilot maintains a consistent monthly fee.