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Lurus Code vs Cursor
The GDPR-compliant Cursor alternative, compared.
Teams move from Cursor to Lurus Code when GDPR compliance becomes a priority. You get transparent processing and built-in security scanning, without giving up on AI performance.
Your code stays protected
Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly.
Built-in security scanning
4-phase OWASP analysis with automatic patch suggestions. Cursor doesn't include this feature.
No editor switch needed
Works as a VS Code extension, so you keep your current setup, settings, and all your extensions.
One-week free trial
Try Pro, Pro+ or Ultra without long-term lock-in.
| Feature | Lurus Code | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ Full compliance, GDPR-compliant processing | ○ Check Cursor's current privacy policy |
| Data Training | ✓ Never, on any plan | ○ Check Cursor's current data policies |
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ GDPR-compliant, German company | ○ Check Cursor's server locations |
| Legal Framework | ✓ EU company, full GDPR compliance | ○ US company, different regulatory framework |
| Security Scanning | ✓ 4-phase, OWASP, SARIF, auto-patches | ✗ Not available |
| Code Review | ✓ 3-phase with HTML/JSON export & CI | ✓ Bugbot (GitHub PR reviews) |
| Multi-Agent Orchestration | ✓ 6 workflows (feature, bugfix, refactor, security, review, auto) with QA gates | ✓ Cloud Agents (parallel, autonomous) |
| Autonomous Coding | ✓ /orchestrate auto — fully autonomous loop until spec is met, with max-iterations/tokens/cost/subtasks limits | ○ Background agents for limited tasks |
| Hooks & Automation | ✓ 13 events, command + HTTP hooks | ✗ Not documented |
| Debug Mode | ✓ Dedicated mode with structured probe system, in CLI + VS Code | ✓ Debug Mode (since 2.2, Dec 2025) with runtime log instrumentation |
| Agent Mode | ✓ 4 modes (agent, plan, ask, debug) | ✓ Agent, Plan, Debug modes (since 2.2) + Cloud Agents |
| Skills & Plugins | ✓ Installable skills + plugin marketplace (/install, /skills) | ○ VS Code extensions only |
| TDD Workflow | ✓ Dedicated /tdd + /tdd-implement commands | ✗ Not dedicated |
| Batch Scripting | ✓ Batch mode with --- separator for CI/CD | ✗ Not available |
| Custom Agents | ✓ Local @agent definitions with own prompts | ✓ Cloud Agents (managed) |
| Thinking Budget | ✓ /thinking low/med/high/max, per-turn control | ○ Limited via model selection |
| Session Recall & Rewind | ✓ /recall full-text search + /rewind non-destructive undo | ○ Checkpoint-restore |
| Web Integration | ✓ /web <url> live context fetch | ✓ @Web search |
| Context Compaction | ✓ Relevance-scoring + 85% Max Mode + XML state snapshot | ○ Basic truncation |
| CLI | ✓ 12+ commands, batch, CI/CD | ✓ CLI available |
| MCP Integration | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support |
| Session Management | ✓ Resume, recall, lessons learned | ✓ Projects + history |
| AI Models | ✓ Curated selection, all GDPR-compliant | ✓ Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, Composer 2, BYOM |
| IDE | ✓ Works inside your existing VS Code | ✓ Standalone editor (VS Code fork) |
| Tab Completion | — Focuses on full agentic coding | ✓ Specialized Tab model |
| Pricing | ✓ Pro, Pro+ and Ultra — one-week free trial | ✓ See cursor.com/pricing |
Privacy & Compliance
Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly. As a German company (Scramble Cloud UG (haftungsbeschränkt)), your data stays under EU jurisdiction. Cursor is a US-based company — for details on their data handling, see Cursor's Privacy Policy.
Security Scanning
Lurus Code includes a 4-phase security scanning system: discovery, deep analysis, verification, and remediation with automatic patch suggestions. It covers OWASP Top 10, generates SARIF reports, and integrates into your CI pipeline. For Cursor's security features, consult Cursor's documentation.
IDE Approach
Cursor is a standalone editor forked from VS Code with deep AI integration. Lurus Code works differently: it's a VS Code extension, so you keep your existing editor, settings, and extensions exactly as they are. No migration, no new learning curve, and no lock-in. Learn more about Cursor's approach at cursor.com.
Debug Mode: Different Philosophies
Both tools now offer a dedicated Debug Mode. Cursor (since 2.2, December 2025) injects runtime log statements into your code, reproduces the bug, and analyzes the output. Lurus Code uses a structured probe system with explicit hypothesis tracking — probes are tagged, versioned, and automatically cleaned up after resolution. Cursor's strength is the fast log-driven feedback loop; Lurus Code's strength is clean instrumentation that doesn't pollute commits.
Why GDPR Matters for AI Coding Tools
When you use an AI coding tool, your source code leaves your machine. For EU developers, the key question is: where is it processed, and under which jurisdiction? Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly under EU law. Read our full GDPR guide for European developers →
Further Resources
Make an informed decision: Cursor Pricing · Cursor Docs · Lurus Code Pricing · Lurus Code Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my existing VS Code extensions with Lurus Code? +
Yes. Lurus Code is a VS Code extension, so all your existing extensions, themes, and settings work alongside it just as before.
Does Lurus Code comply with GDPR? +
Yes. Lurus Code processes all data GDPR-compliantly, provides a DPA to all customers, and never uses your code for model training. We recommend checking each tool's current privacy documentation for their specific practices.
Does Lurus Code have autocomplete like Cursor Tab? +
No. Lurus Code focuses on agentic coding: full code generation, review, and security scanning, rather than single-line autocomplete. You can use it alongside a dedicated autocomplete tool if needed.
Which tool has better code review? +
Both offer code review. Lurus Code uses a 3-phase system with HTML/JSON export. Cursor's Bugbot is focused on GitHub PR reviews.
Why do privacy-conscious enterprises choose Lurus Code? +
Lurus Code offers transparent processing, a DPA for every customer, and zero data training on any plan. As a German company, Scramble Cloud UG (haftungsbeschränkt) operates under EU law.
Does Cursor have SOC 2? +
Cursor has SOC 2 certification. Lurus Code is GDPR-compliant. For European enterprises, GDPR compliance is typically the higher-priority requirement.
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