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Cursor's BYOK billing model under scrutiny by users

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A Cursor Pro subscriber is questioning the platform's billing practices, specifically whether they are being charged for on-demand usage even when utilizing their own API keys (BYOK) for AI models. The user observed an increase in their Cursor on-demand spending despite exclusively using their personal API keys, which they believed would only incur charges from the model provider directly. This has led to confusion about whether Cursor is charging for its own services like agent features or routing, in addition to the model provider's fees. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the cost structure and transparency of AI-powered development tools.

RANK_REASON User-generated content questioning a product's billing practices.

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Cursor's BYOK billing model under scrutiny by users

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Ill_Ad_9912 ·

    Is Cursor charging On-Demand usage even when using your own API keys (BYOK)?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've run into something that I find really confusing and I'm wondering if anyone else is seeing the same behavior.</p> <p>I have a Cursor Pro subscription and I use my own API keys (BYOK) for most of my coding. My understanding was always that wh…

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