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Cursor IDE user seeks usage management tips amid pricing concerns

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A user has returned to using the Cursor IDE after a year-long absence, finding the increased pricing and rebranding of the tool to be a concern. They are now looking for strategies to manage their usage, as they are quickly depleting their allotted credits. The user notes that alternative platforms like Windsurf offer free models such as GLM 5.2 and Kimi 2.7, which they could use without incurring additional costs. AI

IMPACT Users are seeking cost-effective ways to utilize AI-powered development tools.

RANK_REASON User discusses a specific software tool and its pricing/usage model.

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Cursor IDE user seeks usage management tips amid pricing concerns

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Initial-Bus-8063 ·

    I am Back to cursor! But...

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>ok so i left cursor for windsurf about a year ago , after they increased thier price and re branded am back again using cursor . But am burning through my usage like Usian Bolt .... on windsurf there are some free models you can use to execute yo…

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