AI · pricing dossier
Cursor
Every price change since Mar 2023 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
Cursor's $20 Pro sticker hasn't changed since launch, but what $20 buys has been rewritten repeatedly — the definitive example of AI 'quota repricing'. The June 2025 shift from 500 fast requests to an opaque unlimited-with-rate-limits model triggered enough backlash that Cursor publicly apologized and offered refunds. The same month added Ultra at $200/month, the now-standard 10x tier. For AI coding tools, the sticker price is the least informative number on the pricing page; the metering rules underneath are where the real price changes happen, and Cursor is where that lesson was learned.
Every change on record
2 entries- Jun 16, 2025 Ultra $200 New plan
Ultra debuts at $200/mo; Pro moves to rate-limit model — refunds issued after backlash
source: Cursor pricing (archived) ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Free | Limited |
| Pro | $20/mo | Usage-based limits |
| Ultra | $200/mo | 20x Pro usage |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Cursor ever raised its prices?
No. Cursor's Pro plan has never had a price increase — it has cost $20 since Mar 2023.
How much does Cursor cost in 2026?
Pro costs $20/mo; Ultra costs $200/mo.
What did Cursor cost when it launched?
The Pro plan launched at $20/mo in Mar 2023.