I’d rather pay a premium price for a truly premium product than watch it get watered down trying to serve everyone. Too many great tools lose their edge chasing mass adoption.
I’d rather pay more for excellence than settle for compromise. I respect products that double down on quality, even if it comes at a cost - because in the long run, that’s what delivers real value.
In my view, Cursor is one of the most powerful tools built for software engineers (and I mean software engineers, not pretenders). But with that power comes a decision point: do you chase wide adoption by lowering the barrier to entry, or do you double down on serving the users who truly. value deep functionality, stability, and innovation?
I would rather see Cursor continue refining its core experience, even if it means a higher price point, than stretch itself thin trying to cater to everyone. Building for the mass market often results in compromises. It’s the classic product trap: in trying to be everything to everyone, you risk becoming forgettable to everyone.
Premium pricing enables focused development, better support, and a more intentional roadmap. It funds not just infrastructure, but thoughtful design and long-term velocity.
We’ve seen this model work before:
Linear didn’t chase every user - they chased the best experience for focused teams. Their pricing reflects that.
Raycast unapologetically positions itself as a Mac-first, productivity-first tool. As a result, it has rabid fans and strong traction among professionals.
Superhuman went all-in on performance and polish over affordability, and it carved out a loyal base because of it.
Cursor is on that trajectory. It’s not just another AI tool, it’s a new kind of IDE. And if it wants to remain the best, it shouldn’t shy away from pricing that reflects that ambition.
Not every product needs to be cheap. Some should be worth it.
Cursor IS worth it.