Cursor vs Sourcegraph Cody
Auto-updated comparison · last refreshed September 3, 2026
TL;DR
| Cursor | Sourcegraph Cody | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ide-fork | extension |
| Vendor | Anysphere | Sourcegraph |
| Pricing | Free tier · Pro $20/month · Business $40/user | Free tier · Pro $9/month · Enterprise $19/user |
| Autocomplete | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Yes |
| MCP support | Yes | No |
| Local models | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | No | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Team features | Yes | Yes |
Where Cursor wins
- autocomplete speed
- MCP support
- composer for multi-file
Where Sourcegraph Cody wins
- best-in-class codebase context via Sourcegraph search
- bring your own key
- self-hosted
Weaknesses
Cursor: can lose context on branch switch; fast-request quota depletes quickly
Sourcegraph Cody: most value if you already use Sourcegraph search; onboarding is longer than Cursor
Best for
Pick Cursor if you are experienced devs, or macOS users, or MCP-heavy workflows.
Pick Sourcegraph Cody if you are large monorepos, or enterprises already on Sourcegraph, or BYOK power users.
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FAQ
Is Cursor more expensive than Sourcegraph Cody?
Free tier · Pro $20/month · Business $40/user vs Free tier · Pro $9/month · Enterprise $19/user. Compare the Pro tiers first if you're a solo dev; Business/Enterprise only matters for teams.
Do Cursor and Sourcegraph Cody use the same AI models?
Cursor supports: claude-sonnet-4-6, claude-opus-4-7, gpt-4.1, gpt-5, gemini-2.5-pro. Sourcegraph Cody supports: claude-sonnet-4-6, claude-opus-4-7, gpt-5, gemini-2.5-pro, custom-via-byok. Most modern tools default to Claude Sonnet 4.6 in 2026.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't conflict at the file level. Some devs use one for autocomplete and one for agent work.