Cursor usage limits explained
Short answerCursor: One AI usage pool shared across Cursor and Grok. Third-party models in Cursor are billed separately at API list price. Limits reset: Weekly allowance refresh. When you hit the limit: Top-offs, or wait for the weekly refresh. Spending caps available for third-party models.
- How usage is metered
- One AI usage pool shared across Cursor and Grok. Third-party models in Cursor are billed separately at API list price.
- When limits reset
- Weekly allowance refresh
- When you hit the limit
- Top-offs, or wait for the weekly refresh. Spending caps available for third-party models.
- Source
- https://cursor.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-14)
Limits by plan
| Plan | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited agent and chat requests. |
| Plus | $8 | Grok models only. |
| Premium | $30 | 4x Plus usage; third-party models at API list price. |
| Super | $100 | 15x Plus usage; priority at peak times. |
| Ultra | $200 | 50x Plus usage. |
| Teams | $30 /seat | $30+/user/month; 4-50x Plus usage depending on seat. |
Questions
- When does the Cursor limit reset?
- Weekly allowance refresh
- How is Cursor usage counted?
- One AI usage pool shared across Cursor and Grok. Third-party models in Cursor are billed separately at API list price.
- Can I keep using Cursor after hitting the limit?
- Top-offs, or wait for the weekly refresh. Spending caps available for third-party models.