In pro plan it used to be that first 20$ of API usage was free, then before you had to start using on-demand usage, Cursor gave you a bunch of extra free usage, usually at least 10-15$ more. Today as soon as I hit my 20$ usage, it immediately switched to Auto+Composer usage, disallowing me to use ot…

Probably. Also, Curious is notorious for rolling out changes without warning, even if they change core functionality.

Hey, fair question. The bonus usage you might’ve seen above the 20 USD was always variable and not guaranteed. It could change month to month. The plan’s guaranteed included usage is 20 USD of API usage for Pro, and after that you still get Auto and Composer mode at no extra cost. If you want to k…

Not a single cent of bonus usage at all for Ultra plan too, which is very disappointing since I moved to Ultra Plan expecting at least some bonus usage. Is this temporary changes due to some circumstances? or Is it a permanent change with wording “not guaranteed”? If it is latter, ”Your plan inclu…

Just exhausted my Ultra plan included API usage. No bonus whatsoever - just automatically switched to Composer 2. In January I was on Pro+ plan and remember getting substantial bonus usage back then.

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MidnightOak March 21, 2026, 5:13am 7

Sometimes if you try the next day they may give you a little extra.

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Additional API usage after the plan's usage

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