Cursor Pro Pricing Change Sparks Backlash and CEO Apology

Cursor Pro pricing changes caused unexpected charges—Anysphere's CEO has apologized and promised refunds. Here's what users need to know.
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Cursor Pro Pricing Change Sparks Backlash and CEO Apology
Cursor Pro Pricing Changes Spark User Backlash and Apology from CEO Cursor Pro pricing changes have left many developers frustrated, as unexpected charges surfaced after a recent update to the plan. The company behind Cursor, Anysphere, admitted to poor communication regarding its new pay-as-you-go model for Pro users. Previously offering a mix of fast and unlimited slower responses for $20/month, the new structure now provides $20 worth of usage based on API rates—surprising many with unexpected overage fees. This change prompted a wave of backlash, prompting CEO Michael Truell to publicly apologize for the confusion. Image Credits:Ariya Sontrapornpol / Getty Images Why Cursor Pro pricing changes upset users Under the updated Pro plan rolled out on June 16, users no longer receive 500 fast responses followed by unlimited slower ones. Instead, they get $20 of credits to spend on AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. Once that amount is used up—sometimes after just a few prompts, es…