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Cursor AI coding assistant faces user debate over value and alternatives

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Users on the Cursor subreddit are discussing the value and future of the Cursor AI coding assistant. While some users report positive experiences and find it effective for their projects, others express dissatisfaction and are considering switching to alternative tools like Claude or Codex. Discussions also touch upon the pricing tiers, specifically the Cursor Ultra plan, with users debating its cost-effectiveness for business use. AI

IMPACT User sentiment and pricing discussions for AI coding assistants like Cursor may influence adoption and development priorities.

RANK_REASON User discussion and debate about an existing AI-powered tool.

Read on r/cursor →

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Cursor AI coding assistant faces user debate over value and alternatives

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Pabango212 ·

    Should I stay with Cursor?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So… I love Cursor, but all I see lately are massive hate posts here about how it’s gone to shit and everyone cancelling their subscription and moving to Claude or Codex or something else. </p> <p>So why does it feel so amazing for me? I’m on the …

  2. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/realp1aj ·

    Cursor Ultra - Worth It?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Im currently on the Pro+ Plan (60 a month) and i started up my own business. I probably eat like 65% of my usage and I still have the option to upgrade to the Ultra plan (not the X sub plans). I expect business to pick up and im debating if i eat…

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