GPT-5.1 vs Cursor (2026): Which Workflow Wins for Indie Shipping?
[IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER_HEADER] ⚡ TL;DR — Quick decision guide Top-line: GPT-5.1 = models & token billing. Cursor = IDE harness + subscription. They solve different parts of the shipping problem. When to pick Cursor: you want IDE-native velocity (file indexing, diff applier, Composer), ship >2 features/week, accept a seat/subscription for convenience. When…
