Cursor pricing in 2026
Cursor is paid. Subscription or usage billing required to get real work done. Here is the breakdown of how you pay, plus cheaper alternatives if it is not the right fit.
Plans
Verified July 2026Since mid 2025 the paid plans run on a monthly credit pool equal in dollars to the price you pay: Pro gives a $20 pool, Pro+ a $60 pool, Ultra a $200 pool. Manually choosing a frontier model like Claude Sonnet or GPT draws from that pool. Auto mode, where Cursor picks the model for you, is included and unlimited on every paid plan, so when the pool runs out you can keep working on Auto for the rest of the month or pay overages at API rates.
How you pay
Pricing summary: Free tier + Pro $20/mo. Always confirm current plans on the official site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor is paid: Free tier + Pro $20/mo.
Is Cursor free?
Yes, Cursor has a free path. Free tier covers the core workflow at no cost.
What do I actually get on the $20 Cursor Pro plan?
Unlimited Tab completions, extended agent request limits, access to frontier models, and a $20 monthly credit pool for premium-model usage. Auto mode is included and unlimited, so basic day-to-day coding does not run the pool down.
How are Cursor requests counted?
Premium requests to frontier models you pick manually draw from your monthly credit pool at the model's rate. Auto mode requests do not count against the pool. When the pool is empty you either switch to Auto for the rest of the cycle or pay usage-based overages at API rates.
Is Auto mode unlimited on Cursor?
Yes. On every paid plan, Auto mode (where Cursor selects the model) is included at no extra cost and is not capped by the credit pool.