JetBrains AI

AI assistant and coding agent integrated natively into all JetBrains IDEs with EU-first data processing

Cursor

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

JetBrains AI

Strong

20/25

Cursor

Moderate

15/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionJetBrains AICursor

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

JetBrains AI: EU-first processing by default; on-premises and self-hosted LLM support via AI Enterprise for full data locality; .aiignore file for context control

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

4/5

EU-first processing by default; on-premises and self-hosted LLM support via AI Enterprise for full data locality; .aiignore file for context control

3/5

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

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

JetBrains AI: Czech Republic incorporation within the EU; subject to GDPR by default as an EU company; bootstrapped with no US investor influence; not subject to US CLOUD Act

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

4/5

Czech Republic incorporation within the EU; subject to GDPR by default as an EU company; bootstrapped with no US investor influence; not subject to US CLOUD Act

2/5

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

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

JetBrains AI: Zero prompt retention with third-party providers by default; detailed telemetry opt-in only; .aiignore exclusions; on-premises deployment available for complete data locality

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

5/5

Zero prompt retention with third-party providers by default; detailed telemetry opt-in only; .aiignore exclusions; on-premises deployment available for complete data locality

4/5

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

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

JetBrains AI: SOC 2 Type II certified (2024/2025 audit period); GDPR compliant; no ISO 27001 publicly confirmed

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

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified (2024/2025 audit period); GDPR compliant; no ISO 27001 publicly confirmed

3/5

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

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

JetBrains AI: EU jurisdiction, EU-first processing, zero retention, on-premises option, and bootstrapped independence make JetBrains AI an excellent choice for regulated engineering teams with data sovereignty requirements

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

4/5

EU jurisdiction, EU-first processing, zero retention, on-premises option, and bootstrapped independence make JetBrains AI an excellent choice for regulated engineering teams with data sovereignty requirements

3/5

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

Total Score

20/25

15/25

Best For

JetBrains AI

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

Cursor

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Cursor vs JetBrains AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Cursor (Anysphere, Inc., US) scores 15/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-first code editor built for pair programming with large language models. JetBrains AI (JetBrains, CZ) scores 20/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI assistant and coding agent integrated natively into all JetBrains IDEs with EU-first data processing.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

JetBrains AI leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

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

●JetBrains AI (4/5): EU-first processing by default; on-premises and self-hosted LLM support via AI Enterprise for full data locality; .aiignore file for context control

#### Legal Jurisdiction

JetBrains AI leads with 4/5 vs 2/5.

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

●JetBrains AI (4/5): Czech Republic incorporation within the EU; subject to GDPR by default as an EU company; bootstrapped with no US investor influence; not subject to US CLOUD Act

#### Data Retention & Training

JetBrains AI leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

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

●JetBrains AI (5/5): Zero prompt retention with third-party providers by default; detailed telemetry opt-in only; .aiignore exclusions; on-premises deployment available for complete data locality

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 3/5.

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

●JetBrains AI (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified (2024/2025 audit period); GDPR compliant; no ISO 27001 publicly confirmed

#### Regulatory Fit

JetBrains AI leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

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

●JetBrains AI (4/5): EU jurisdiction, EU-first processing, zero retention, on-premises option, and bootstrapped independence make JetBrains AI an excellent choice for regulated engineering teams with data sovereignty requirements

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Cursor	JetBrains AI
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

JetBrains AI has a clear trust advantage, scoring 20/25 compared to Cursor's 15/25. JetBrains AI particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention & training, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, JetBrains AI or Cursor?

JetBrains AI has a TrustKit score of 20/25 while Cursor scores 15/25. JetBrains AI currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do JetBrains AI and Cursor compare on data residency?

JetBrains AI scores 4/5 for data residency (EU-first processing by default; on-premises and self-hosted LLM support via AI Enterprise for full data locality; .aiignore file for context control), while Cursor scores 3/5 (Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection).

Are JetBrains AI and Cursor GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. JetBrains AI has a regulatory fit score of 4/5 and Cursor scores 3/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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