Cursor Free plan

Cursor is an AI code editor built around its agent. Its Free plan includes limited AI usage, with limited agent and chat requests.

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Cursor Free plan is a developer tools perk from Cursor, offering a free plan (limited agent requests), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Cursor Free plan

The Free plan is $0 a month and includes limited AI usage, limited agent requests and limited Chat requests.
Plus is $8 a month and is described on the pricing page as the introductory plan.
Premium is $30 a month and adds cloud agents and automations, with four times the usage of Plus.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Developers

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: No end date is stated on the pricing page.
Other requirements: The pricing page does not state a number for the Free plan's agent or chat requests, only that they are limited.

How to claim

How to apply for Cursor Free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up for the Free plan from Cursor's pricing page.

Good to know: Plans read on cursor.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Cursor Free plan: common questions

Is Cursor free?

Yes, Cursor can be used for free. Free plan (limited agent requests). As stated on Cursor's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Cursor Free plan?

Cursor Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The pricing page does not state a number for the Free plan's agent or chat requests, only that they are limited.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Cursor Free plan?

No. Cursor Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Cursor Free plan?

How long do I have to use Cursor Free plan, and does it expire?

No end date is stated on the pricing page.

Is Cursor Free plan available outside the US?

Cursor Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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