Cursor Auto pricing update: model-based pricing, more usage

Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-08-19 · Open on X

Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner

Summary

Cursor updated pricing for its Auto mode. It now uses smarter model-based pricing and includes more usage.

Key points

• Cursor Auto mode now has model-based pricing.
• Plans now include more usage.

Resources mentioned

• Cursor · tool · x.com · free · recommended by both Bashiri Smith & Melvin Vivas
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