Cursor and Replit are two prominent AI-powered developer tools that cater to different needs. Cursor enhances the traditional VS Code experience with AI capabilities, focusing on code completion, context awareness, and privacy, making it suitable for developers who prefer a desktop IDE experience and work on larger projects. In contrast, Replit provides a complete cloud-based development environment with integrated AI features, ideal for quick prototyping, learning, and collaboration. While Cursor's AI capabilities are more comprehensive, Replit's browser-based approach and simplified workflow make it more accessible to beginners and those who prefer cloud-based environments.