Cursor IDE’s $20 paid plan only offers 500 requests, which is seriously restrictive. This limit may not be enough to cover a month, especially for regular developers. Moreover, while the platform offers free access to students worldwide, it is a striking inconsistency that similar facilities are not offered in countries like Türkiye.
Despite the increasing adoption of AI-based tools, it is a worrying trend that older models are being made available for a fee with serious limitations instead of being offered for free or at a more affordable price.
Restricting AI-powered tools, even for basic use, especially on a platform that claims to increase developer productivity, both undermines user trust and encourages a shift towards alternatives in the long run.
If they want sustainable growth, they must re-evaluate the price/performance balance and regional accessibility.
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