Sourcegraph Cody

AI coding assistant with deep codebase search and enterprise security controls

Cursor

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

Sourcegraph Cody

Strong

18/25

Cursor

Moderate

15/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionSourcegraph CodyCursor

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Sourcegraph Cody: Cloud product uses US infrastructure. Self-hosted enterprise deployment allows organisations to choose their own data centre region, including EU. Score reflects the enterprise self-hosted path which achieves 5; cloud product scores 1.

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

3/5

Cloud product uses US infrastructure. Self-hosted enterprise deployment allows organisations to choose their own data centre region, including EU. Score reflects the enterprise self-hosted path which achieves 5; cloud product scores 1.

3/5

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

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Sourcegraph Cody: US incorporation, Delaware jurisdiction. SOC 2 and ISO 27001 available. Enterprise self-hosted with EU data centres removes US cloud dependency. Bring-your-own-LLM allows choice of EU-incorporated model provider.

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

3/5

US incorporation, Delaware jurisdiction. SOC 2 and ISO 27001 available. Enterprise self-hosted with EU data centres removes US cloud dependency. Bring-your-own-LLM allows choice of EU-incorporated model provider.

2/5

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

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Sourcegraph Cody: Code and queries are not used for model training. Self-hosted deployment gives organisations full control over data retention. Enterprise DPA and audit logging available. Strong data governance posture.

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

5/5

Code and queries are not used for model training. Self-hosted deployment gives organisations full control over data retention. Enterprise DPA and audit logging available. Strong data governance posture.

4/5

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

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Sourcegraph Cody: Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Strong certification posture for an enterprise developer tooling company. Appropriate for regulated-industry procurement.

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

4/5

Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Strong certification posture for an enterprise developer tooling company. Appropriate for regulated-industry procurement.

3/5

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

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Sourcegraph Cody: Self-hosted enterprise deployment with EU data centres and EU-region LLM provider is well-suited for EU regulated industries. Cloud product requires SCCs. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 meet common enterprise procurement thresholds.

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

3/5

Self-hosted enterprise deployment with EU data centres and EU-region LLM provider is well-suited for EU regulated industries. Cloud product requires SCCs. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 meet common enterprise procurement thresholds.

3/5

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

Total Score

18/25

15/25

Best For

Sourcegraph Cody

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

Cursor

Best for 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 Sourcegraph Cody: 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. Sourcegraph Cody (Sourcegraph, US) scores 18/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI coding assistant with deep codebase search and enterprise security controls.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 3/5.

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

●Sourcegraph Cody (3/5): Cloud product uses US infrastructure. Self-hosted enterprise deployment allows organisations to choose their own data centre region, including EU. Score reflects the enterprise self-hosted path which achieves 5; cloud product scores 1.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Sourcegraph Cody leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

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

●Sourcegraph Cody (3/5): US incorporation, Delaware jurisdiction. SOC 2 and ISO 27001 available. Enterprise self-hosted with EU data centres removes US cloud dependency. Bring-your-own-LLM allows choice of EU-incorporated model provider.

#### Data Retention & Training

Sourcegraph Cody leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

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

●Sourcegraph Cody (5/5): Code and queries are not used for model training. Self-hosted deployment gives organisations full control over data retention. Enterprise DPA and audit logging available. Strong data governance posture.

#### Certifications

Sourcegraph Cody leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

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

●Sourcegraph Cody (4/5): Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Strong certification posture for an enterprise developer tooling company. Appropriate for regulated-industry procurement.

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 3/5.

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

●Sourcegraph Cody (3/5): Self-hosted enterprise deployment with EU data centres and EU-region LLM provider is well-suited for EU regulated industries. Cloud product requires SCCs. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 meet common enterprise procurement thresholds.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Cursor	Sourcegraph Cody
ISO 27001	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Sourcegraph Cody has a clear trust advantage, scoring 18/25 compared to Cursor's 15/25. Sourcegraph Cody particularly excels in legal jurisdiction, data retention & training, certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Sourcegraph Cody or Cursor?

Sourcegraph Cody has a TrustKit score of 18/25 while Cursor scores 15/25. Sourcegraph Cody currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Sourcegraph Cody and Cursor compare on data residency?

Sourcegraph Cody scores 3/5 for data residency (Cloud product uses US infrastructure. Self-hosted enterprise deployment allows organisations to choose their own data centre region, including EU. Score reflects the enterprise self-hosted path which achieves 5; cloud product scores 1.), while Cursor scores 3/5 (Privacy Mode prevents code storage on servers; no geographic data residency selection).

Are Sourcegraph Cody and Cursor GDPR compliant?

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

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