Comparison

Synlets vs Cursor: automation vs augmentation

Cursor makes individual developers faster in the editor. Synlets removes developers from the loop entirely for routine tickets. Here's how they compare.

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Feature-by-feature

An honest comparison — including where Cursor has the edge.

Feature

Synlets

Cursor

What It Does

Implements tickets as PRs

AI-powered code editor + agents

Built for

PMs, leads & engineers

Engineers only

Input

Jira / Asana tickets

IDE prompts or agent plans

Output

Complete PRs with review

Code edits + PRs (via agents)

Automation Level

Fully autonomous from ticket board

Background + long-running agents

Jira Integration

Native — assign ticket, get PR

Via MCP plugin

Asana Integration

Native — assign task, get PR

Via MCP plugin

Code Review

AI review against your policies

Cursor Blame + diff review

Feedback Loop

Auto review → fix → re-review

Agent-driven iteration

Knowledge Base

Repo context, Confluence, Notion, file uploads

@docs, @codebase + MCP sources

Non-Technical Access

Anyone can assign work

Developer-only (IDE)

Pricing

From $79/mo

Free–$200/mo (credit-based)

Approach

Ticket-driven automation

AI-augmented IDE + agents

Where Synlets wins

Purpose-built for ticket-driven development teams.

Native Ticket Board Integration

Assign a Jira ticket or Asana task — get a working PR with code review. Zero config. Cursor can connect to Jira/Asana via MCP plugins, but it requires setup and still needs a developer in the IDE to manage the workflow.

Built for the Whole Team

Project managers, tech leads, and non-technical stakeholders can assign work directly from Jira or Asana. No IDE or coding knowledge required. Cursor is a developer power tool — Synlets is a team platform.

Policy-Based Review with Auto-Fix

Every PR gets reviewed against your company policies, coding standards, and internal documentation — then issues are fixed and re-reviewed automatically. Cursor has diff review and Blame tracking, but no custom policy-based review with auto-fix loops.

Where Cursor wins

Cursor is the best AI-powered code editor available. Tab autocomplete, Composer, and now Background Agents and Long-Running Agents make it a powerhouse for developers. Its autonomous agents can run for hours and produce full PRs. If your team is developer-centric and lives in the IDE, Cursor is excellent. Synlets solves a different problem — it connects directly to your Jira or Asana board so PMs and leads can assign work without touching an IDE. Many teams use both: Cursor for hands-on coding, Synlets for ticket-driven automation.

Which one is right for you?

Different tools for different problems. Many teams use both.

Choose Synlets if

You want tickets turned into PRs automatically

Your team runs on Jira or Asana

PMs or non-technical people assign engineering work

You need code review based on your policies

You want to clear backlog without adding headcount

You want the whole team to benefit, not just devs

Choose Cursor if

You want real-time AI autocomplete while coding

Your team is developers who live in the IDE

You need inline edits and multi-file Composer

You want AI assistance during hands-on coding sessions

Start building with Synlets

The only agentic coding platform built for ticket-driven teams. Native Jira and Asana integration, automated code review, and a complete ticket-to-PR pipeline.

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Free credits to start

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Security

SOC 2

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Encryption

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Compliant

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