Developers switch for better multi-file editing and deep codebase indexing. Cursor's Composer can handle end-to-end tasks across files. Trade-off: Requires switching editors ($20/month Pro), less GitHub integration.

Budget-conscious developers switch for free unlimited completions. Codeium provides legitimate AI code completion at no cost. Trade-off: Less advanced models, smaller feature set, less polish.

Enterprise teams switch for on-premises deployment and strict data privacy. Your code never leaves your infrastructure. Trade-off: Higher cost ($46,800+/year for 100 devs), slower innovation.

Developers wanting terminal-based AI switch to Claude Code for its agentic capabilities and strong reasoning. Works great for complex tasks. Trade-off: Different workflow (terminal-first), Anthropic API costs.

AWS-heavy teams switch for free tier and AWS integration. Includes security scanning and license tracking. Trade-off: Less polished than Copilot, AWS ecosystem focus.