⚖️COMPARISON

# Ishi vs Cursor

Different tools for different jobs. Here's how they compare.

**Key Insight:** Cursor is a _code editor_. Ishi is an _Executive OS_ for files and automation. They can work together!

| Feature           | Ishi                          | Cursor                  |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Primary Use       | File automation, document workflows | Code editing            |
| Target Users      | Technical operators, founders | Software developers      |
| File Types        | All (PDFs, docs, images, etc.)| Code files primarily     |
| AI Provider        | Any (30+ providers)          | Limited selection        |
| Pricing           | $49 one-time                  | $20/mo subscription     |
| Local AI          | ✓ Ollama, LM Studio         | Limited                 |
| IDE Integration   | Standalone app              | ✓ Full IDE              |

### 🤝 Better Together

Use Cursor for coding. Use Ishi for everything else:

- • **Ishi** organizes your project files, extracts data from PDFs
- • **Cursor** helps you write and refactor code
- • **Ishi** automates deployment scripts and documentation

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