Claude Code vs Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: The Real Cost Comparison
Three top AI coding tools compared: pricing, token costs, and total cost of ownership. Which one actually saves you money?
GitHub Copilot Pro, Cursor, and Claude Code (via OpenHelm) have different pricing models that obscure what you're actually paying. This comparison examines headline prices, token costs, and real-world total cost of ownership across interactive coding, IDE-based generation, and scheduled automation workflows.
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