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Cursor IDE free tier users hit immediate usage limits

Users of the free tier of the Cursor IDE are reporting immediate usage limits, rendering the tool unusable shortly after starting. Some users are unable to switch from the "Composer 2.5 Fast" model, suggesting a potential issue with the free plan's access to different AI models or a widespread problem with the current free tier limitations. AI

IMPACT Potential barrier to entry for new users of AI-powered development tools.

RANK_REASON User reports of a product's limitations.

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/gtcs123 ·

    Free plan - immediately hit usage limit

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I haven't used Cursor in days. I try sending one message and it says the usage limit is reached? This doesn't seem normal for it to be completely unusable?</p> <p>It also doesn't give me the option to switch to Auto, it's stuck on Composer 2.5 Fa…