Cursor Pricing Guide 2026
Cursor is one of the most popular AI code editors, built on VS Code with deep AI integration. It supports multiple models including Claude Sonnet, GPT-4, and others. The pricing has two dimensions: the subscription fee for the editor itself, and the underlying AI model costs (which vary by provider and plan tier).
Visit Cursor →Cursor Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 2,000 completions/mo, basic models | Trying out AI coding |
| Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited completions, 500 fast premium requests/day | Individual developers |
| Business | $40/mo/user | Admin console, SSO, centralized billing | Teams |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, audit logs, dedicated support | Large orgs |
Best AI Models for Cursor (2026)
Based on cost-effectiveness, coding quality, and availability. Data updated Apr 18, 2026.
OpenAI o3-mini
OpenAI · $1.10/M input
Algorithm design, coding challenges, debugging
View full pricing →OpenAI o3-mini
OpenAI · $1.10/M input
Algorithm design, coding challenges, debugging
View full pricing →OpenAI o1
OpenAI · $15.00/M input
Complex math, advanced coding, scientific reasoning
View full pricing →Cost Per Session with Cursor
Estimated cost for a medium feature implementation (100K input + 10K output tokens).
| Model | Provider | Cost/Session | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4 | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| Claude Opus 4 | Anthropic | $23.29 | $15.00/M | $75.00/M |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| GPT-4o | OpenAI | $3.06 | $2.50/M | $10.00/M |
| OpenAI o1 | OpenAI | $17.25 | $15.00/M | $60.00/M |
| OpenAI o3 | OpenAI | $11.50 | $10.00/M | $40.00/M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cursor cost?
Cursor offers a free tier with 2,000 completions/month. The Pro plan is $20/month with unlimited completions and 500 fast premium model requests per day.
Does Cursor use its own AI model?
No. Cursor connects to multiple AI models including Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4 (OpenAI), and Gemini (Google). The quality varies by model choice.
Is Cursor worth $20/month?
If you code daily with AI assistance, $20/mo is significantly cheaper than paying for individual API calls. Plus you get unlimited basic completions.
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