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Cursor vs. Codex: User seeks cost-effective AI coding assistant

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A user on Reddit is seeking advice on the most cost-effective AI coding assistant for their $100 monthly budget. They are comparing Cursor with its potential credit system against Codex, prioritizing the number of queries or usage duration over model quality or selection. The user is experiencing rate limit issues with their current provider and wants to maximize their usage within their budget. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated question on Reddit about pricing and usage of AI coding tools.

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Cursor vs. Codex: User seeks cost-effective AI coding assistant

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/StarCadges ·

    Does $100 dollars a month take you farther on Cursor or CC/Codex?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve never switched off of Codex but am exploring my options after rate limit drops and I’m wondering whether I should switch. I’m just wondering whether $60 plans + $40 in credits or whatever is better on Cursor than the $100 on CC or Codex rate…

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