Describe your current setup
Proprietary config/rule files, custom workflow integrations, integration depth, and export availability are each entered.
LOCK-IN DIFFICULTY
AI Coding Tool Exit / Lock-In Difficulty Score
Enter how deeply your workflow depends on your current AI coding tool and get a calculated lock-in score showing how hard switching would be.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
We calculate a lock-in score
The four factors are weighted into a single 0-100 score, with deeper embedding and poor export options driving the score up.
Get a plan to reduce lock-in
The recommended next steps match your score, from documenting configs to piloting an alternative tool.
Continue learning: GitHub Copilot vs Cursor · Lovable vs Cursor
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a 'proprietary config/rule file'?
Any file whose format or content is specific to this tool and wouldn't carry over directly to another — for example tool-specific rule files, custom prompt templates, or project config only that tool reads.
Why does export availability matter so much to the score?
If you can't cleanly export your project history, rules, or context, switching tools means starting over rather than migrating — that's the single biggest driver of real lock-in.
Is a high lock-in score necessarily bad?
Not automatically — deep integration can reflect a tool that's genuinely working well for your team. The score is about switching cost, not about whether you should switch.
How is this score calculated?
It's a transparent weighted calculation from the four inputs you provide: file count, integration count, integration depth, and export availability. It does not scan your actual tools, configs, or codebase.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Cursor | GitHub Copilot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick lock-in difficulty check | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Weighted score from your own inputs | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Actual AI coding assistance | Not included | Included | Included |
| Native project/config export tooling | Not included | Limited | Limited |
Cursor and GitHub Copilot are AI coding tools themselves, not lock-in calculators. MVPHub's tool gives a fast, independent read on how hard switching away from any such tool would be, based on your own setup.
Related tools
Embed this tool
Add this tool to your site with the canonical iframe below. It remains hosted and maintained by MVPHub.