The AI Coding Landscape
We use Cursor, Copilot, and Codeium.
Different tools. Different strengths.
Here's our breakdown.
Cursor
The Good
- Best autocomplete
- Chat built in
- Project-wide context
- Refactoring is excellent
The Bad
- Requires subscription
- Can be slow
- Learning curve
Best For
- Complex refactoring
- Understanding large codebases
- Full project assistance
GitHub Copilot
The Good
- Native to VS Code
- Fast autocomplete
- Good for simple tasks
- Widely adopted
The Bad
- Chat is separate
- Less context awareness
- Refactoring is okay
Best For
- Simple autocomplete
- Boilerplate code
- Quick suggestions
Codeium
The Good
- Free (for individuals)
- Fast
- Good basics
- Works in many editors
The Bad
- Less powerful than others
- Limited context
- No refactoring
Best For
- Budget-conscious
- Simple projects
- Free tier is actually free
Our Stack
Daily: Cursor
We use Cursor most.
Best for our complex projects.
Backup: Copilot
When working in VS Code.
Copilot is solid.
Free Option: Codeium
For simple tasks. For budget clients.
The Honest Take
All three are good.
Cursor is best for complex work. Copilot is best for simplicity. Codeium is best for free.
Try all three. Choose what fits.
