CursorvsSourcegraph
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Cursor
- Updates break functionality and corrupt data(9/10)
- File saving failures reported(8/10)
Sourcegraph
- Company instability - multiple layoffs(8/10)
Cursor
- Remote code execution vulnerabilities documented(9/10)
- Enterprise data privacy concerns(7/10)
Sourcegraph
No signals
Cursor
- AI makes unwanted code changes autonomously(8/10)
- VS Code version lag creates compatibility issues(5/10)
- Agent auto-run can cause production disasters(9/10)
Sourcegraph
- Occasional hallucinations in AI output(6/10)
- AI struggles with complex multi-step logic(5/10)
- Confusing product transitions (Cody to Amp)(6/10)
- Over-reliance risk for newer developers(4/10)
Cursor
- Credit system confusing and controversial(6/10)
- $20/month expensive for part-time coders(4/10)
Sourcegraph
- Cody Pro discontinued July 2025(9/10)
- Enterprise pricing very expensive(7/10)
- Pricing based on lines of code in some cases(5/10)
Cursor
- Poor customer support and censorship allegations(6/10)
Sourcegraph
- Account bans for minor violations(8/10)
- Individual users deprioritized(5/10)
Cursor
- Quality reportedly declining over time(7/10)
- Slows down with large repositories(5/10)
Sourcegraph
- Large repositories require iterative prompting(5/10)
Cursor
No signals
Sourcegraph
- Viewed as 'vitamin' not 'painkiller'(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Cursor
Users: Individual
Limits: No Composer, limited completions, slow requests only, no premium models
Users: Individual
Limits: No team features, credit-based for premium models
Users: Per user
Limits: Still credit-based, requires commitment to full team adoption
Sourcegraph
Users: Individual
Limits: DISCONTINUED - migrate to Amp or find alternative
Users: Up to 50 users
Limits: 50 user limit, fewer enterprise features than full Enterprise tier
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Very expensive, pricing may include LOC component, requires sales process
Users: Individual
Limits: New product, unknown long-term pricing, replaces discontinued Cody individual plans
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cursor | Sourcegraph |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Multi-file editing (Composer) Signature feature, industry-leading | ||
| Code search across repositories Core strength - industry leading | ||
| Inline code completions Tab completions | ||
| AI chat interface Chat about code | ||
| Context | ||
| Codebase indexing Indexes entire repo for context | ||
| AI | ||
| AI code completion (Cody) Enterprise only - individual plans discontinued | ||
| Codebase context understanding Good contextual awareness | ||
| PR summaries Useful documentation feature | ||
| Multiple AI models GPT-4, Claude, etc. | ||
| Custom AI models Uses provider models | ||
| Agentic workflows (Amp) New product - replaces Cody individual | ||
| Integrations | ||
| VS Code extension Available | ||
| VS Code extensions Most work, some lag | ||
| JetBrains extension Available | ||
| Browser extension For code search | ||
| GitHub/GitLab integration Repository connections | ||
| Git integration Built-in via VS Code | ||
| Security | ||
| Privacy Mode Business tier, zero data retention | ||
| Enterprise SSO Enterprise tier | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise tier | ||
| SOC 2 certification Type II certified | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| Team management Business tier | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Requires internet | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Discontinued July 2025 | ||
| Deployment | ||
| On-premises deployment Cloud only | ||
| Editing | ||
| Multi-file editing Limited compared to Cursor | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not currently available | ||