When to Switch

Stick with Cursor if:

• You strongly prefer GUI over CLI
• You want all-in-one IDE experience
• You prefer GUI-first workflow with integrated agent mode
• You don't need advanced customization

Switch to Claude Code if:

• You're comfortable with terminal workflows
• You want deeper customization (agents, hooks)
• You work with complex, multi-repo projects
• You want to integrate AI into CI/CD
• You want direct API billing without credit pools