Compare Codeium, Cursor, Tabnine across package adoption, contributors, funding, and discussion signals.
At a glance
Current leaders
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Downloads/mo
Codeium
233
Disclosed funding
Cursor
Next: Codeium
$3.4B
HN mentions/mo
Codeium
2
Sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, and job boards. Methodology →
Comparable data synced April 5, 2026Comparison table
Core adoption signals first, supporting context second. Gaps stay visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Metric | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum score | 64 Moderate | 47 Moderate | 43 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | 233 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 233 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 0 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | 0 npm 0 · PyPI 0 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Active contributors/daySource: GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | 0 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub GraphQL + GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | 274 | 32.6K | 10.8K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | Not tracked | 3 | Not tracked |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | 1 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | $248M | $3.4B | $43M |
| Last funding round | Series B Jan 2024 | Series C Jun 2025 | Series B Nov 2023 |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Excellent (92%) | Excellent (87%) No tracked packages | Excellent (90%) No tracked packages |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | 3/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 2/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 1/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
Verdict
Cursor is the closest challenger, but the decision still depends on whether you care most about current footprint, durability, or upside.
Current adoption leader
Codeium has the largest tracked package footprint at 233/mo.
Funding cushion
Cursor has the deepest disclosed funding base at $3.4B.
Attention signal
Codeium currently leads Hacker News discussion at 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Package-based signals are limited for Cursor, Tabnine. Treat the production call as incomplete rather than definitive.
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Codeium receives 233 npm+PyPI downloads/mo. GitHub stars: Cursor 32.6K vs Tabnine 10.8K vs Codeium 274. Data as of April 5, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/codeium-vs-cursor-vs-tabnine. Accessed April 5, 2026.
