Cursor Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Cursor pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $200 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Cursor offers 6 pricing tiers: Hobby, Pro, Pro+, Ultra, Teams, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Hobby at $0/month, Pro at $20/month, Pro+ at $60/month. The Pro plan is professional developers.
Compared to other ai coding assistants software, Cursor is positioned at the mid-market price point.
Cursor is an AI-first code editor that's taking the developer world by storm. Built as a fork of VS Code with AI deeply integrated, Cursor offers features like multi-file editing with Composer, codebase-aware chat, and aggressive AI suggestions that go beyond typical code completion. It's become the editor of choice for developers who want to push AI coding to its limits.
Cursor pricing includes a Hobby tier (free, limited), Pro at $20/month (unlimited completions, 500 fast requests), and Business at $40/user/month (team features). Annual Pro billing is $192/year ($16/month), making it competitive with GitHub Copilot's $10/month while offering more advanced features.
In this guide, we explain Cursor's unique features, compare it to GitHub Copilot and other AI coding tools, break down the fast vs slow request system, and help you decide if switching to Cursor's IDE is worth it for your workflow.
All Cursor Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free | Free 0 | Hobby projects |
| Pro | $20 /month | $240 /month | Professional developers |
| Pro+ | $60 /month | $720 /month | Power users |
| Ultra | $200 /month | $2400 /month | Intensive users |
| Teams | $40 /user/month | $480 /user/month | Team collaboration |
| Enterprise | Contact | Contact | Large organizations |
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Hobby
- Limited Agent requests
Pro
- Extended Agent limits
- Unlimited Tab completions
Pro+
- 3x usage on all models
Ultra
- 20x usage on all models
Teams
- Shared workspace
- Team billing
Enterprise
- Custom pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor offers Hobby (free, limited), Pro at $20/month (or $16/month annual), and Business at $40/user/month. Pro includes 500 fast premium requests and unlimited slow requests with GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet access.
02 Is Cursor free?
Cursor has a free Hobby tier with 2,000 completions/month and 50 slow premium requests. It's enough to try Cursor but not for daily development. Pro ($20/month) is needed for serious use with unlimited completions.
03 What are Cursor's fast vs slow requests?
Fast requests get priority processing and quicker responses. Slow requests wait in queue and may take longer. Pro tier includes 500 fast requests/month; slow requests are unlimited. When fast requests run out, you can still use unlimited slow requests.
04 Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: Which is better?
Cursor ($20/month) is a full AI IDE; Copilot ($10/month) is an IDE plugin. Cursor offers more aggressive AI features like multi-file editing and Composer. Copilot has better IDE flexibility and enterprise features. Many developers try both; Cursor is popular with AI-forward developers.
05 What makes Cursor different?
Cursor is built as an AI-first IDE (forked from VS Code) rather than a plugin. It offers Composer for multi-file editing, @codebase for codebase-aware chat, automatic imports, and deeper AI integration. The tradeoff is you must use Cursor rather than your preferred IDE.
06 Does Cursor work with VS Code extensions?
Yes, Cursor is based on VS Code and supports most VS Code extensions. You can use your existing extensions, themes, and keybindings. However, some specialized extensions may have compatibility issues.
07 What AI models does Cursor use?
Cursor Pro includes GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, cursor-small (their fine-tuned model), and limited o1-mini access (10 requests/day). You can switch between models based on your task needs.
08 Is Cursor Pro worth $20/month?
Cursor Pro is worth it if you want the most advanced AI coding experience and don't mind using a new IDE. The multi-file editing and codebase understanding exceed typical Copilot usage. If you're happy with Copilot at $10/month, Cursor may be overkill.
09 Can I use my own API keys with Cursor?
Yes, Cursor allows bringing your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys instead of using their quota. This can be more economical for very heavy users or provide unlimited fast requests, though you pay API costs directly.
10 Does Cursor offer annual billing?
Yes, Cursor Pro annual billing is $192/year ($16/month equivalent), saving $48 compared to monthly billing at $20/month. That's a 20% discount for annual commitment.
11 What is Cursor Composer?
Composer is Cursor's multi-file editing feature that can make changes across multiple files simultaneously. Describe what you want in natural language, and Composer generates code changes across your codebase - not just single files.
12 Is Cursor good for beginners?
Cursor can help beginners learn faster with AI explanations and suggestions. However, relying too heavily on AI can hinder learning fundamentals. Use Cursor's explanations to understand suggestions rather than accepting them blindly.