Cursor

AI-first code editor built for pair programming with large language models

Amazon Q Developer

AWS-native AI assistant for software development and cloud operations

Cursor

Moderate

15/25

Amazon Q Developer

Excellent

22/25

Score Breakdown

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Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Cursor: Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection

Amazon Q Developer: Hosted on AWS global infrastructure with data residency options across all major AWS regions worldwide.

3/5

Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection

5/5

Hosted on AWS global infrastructure with data residency options across all major AWS regions worldwide.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Cursor: US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; Privacy Mode mitigates some risks

Amazon Q Developer: US company subject to US legal jurisdiction; however, AWS's extensive global compliance infrastructure mitigates many risks.

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; Privacy Mode mitigates some risks

3/5

US company subject to US legal jurisdiction; however, AWS's extensive global compliance infrastructure mitigates many risks.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Cursor: Privacy Mode guarantees no code stored in plaintext and no use for AI training

Amazon Q Developer: Code suggestions are not used to train models; strong data isolation at the enterprise level.

4/5

Privacy Mode guarantees no code stored in plaintext and no use for AI training

4/5

Code suggestions are not used to train models; strong data isolation at the enterprise level.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Cursor: SOC 2 Type II certified; enterprise plan includes security audit access

Amazon Q Developer: Inherits AWS's extensive certification portfolio including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified; enterprise plan includes security audit access

5/5

Inherits AWS's extensive certification portfolio including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Cursor: Privacy Mode and SOC 2 make it suitable for most engineering teams; strict residency requirements need enterprise discussion

Amazon Q Developer: Excellent fit for regulated industries; FedRAMP authorized and suitable for US government workloads.

3/5

Privacy Mode and SOC 2 make it suitable for most engineering teams; strict residency requirements need enterprise discussion

5/5

Excellent fit for regulated industries; FedRAMP authorized and suitable for US government workloads.

Total Score

15/25

22/25

Best For

Cursor

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS); regulated industries (FedRAMP); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Amazon Q Developer

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Amazon Q Developer vs Cursor: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Amazon Q Developer (Amazon Web Services, US) scores 22/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. AWS-native AI assistant for software development and cloud operations. Cursor (Anysphere, Inc., US) scores 15/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-first code editor built for pair programming with large language models.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Amazon Q Developer leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Amazon Q Developer (5/5): Hosted on AWS global infrastructure with data residency options across all major AWS regions worldwide.

●Cursor (3/5): Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Amazon Q Developer leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Amazon Q Developer (3/5): US company subject to US legal jurisdiction; however, AWS's extensive global compliance infrastructure mitigates many risks.

●Cursor (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; Privacy Mode mitigates some risks

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Amazon Q Developer (4/5): Code suggestions are not used to train models; strong data isolation at the enterprise level.

●Cursor (4/5): Privacy Mode guarantees no code stored in plaintext and no use for AI training

#### Certifications

Amazon Q Developer leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Amazon Q Developer (5/5): Inherits AWS's extensive certification portfolio including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.

●Cursor (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified; enterprise plan includes security audit access

#### Regulatory Fit

Amazon Q Developer leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Amazon Q Developer (5/5): Excellent fit for regulated industries; FedRAMP authorized and suitable for US government workloads.

●Cursor (3/5): Privacy Mode and SOC 2 make it suitable for most engineering teams; strict residency requirements need enterprise discussion

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Amazon Q Developer	Cursor
FedRAMP	Yes	No
HIPAA	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	No
PCI DSS	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Amazon Q Developer has a clear trust advantage, scoring 22/25 compared to Cursor's 15/25. Amazon Q Developer particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Cursor or Amazon Q Developer?

Cursor has a TrustKit score of 15/25 while Amazon Q Developer scores 22/25. Amazon Q Developer currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Cursor and Amazon Q Developer compare on data residency?

Cursor scores 3/5 for data residency (Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection), while Amazon Q Developer scores 5/5 (Hosted on AWS global infrastructure with data residency options across all major AWS regions worldwide.).

Are Cursor and Amazon Q Developer GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Cursor has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Amazon Q Developer scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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