It seems to cost about the same ? what am I missing ?
Hmm. Yeah… doing a few hundred chats on Cursor Pro vs API key - they aren’t priced the same.
If the API key costs <= for your usage, feel free to use that 
Often people choose to subscribe to pro because it’s a cheaper (we have bulk OpenAI pricing) + there are some features we can only support on pro because they use custom models (faster diffs, Copilot++)
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I just learned about copilot ++ so I guess thats the difference… It is like copilot but the autocompletion is better ? As far as cost Im not sure yet wat would be cheaper for me
In my opinion, I find Cursor AI cheaper option if ChatGPT is being used only for coding, based on my experience, the API key charged me more than Cursor AI when used a lot
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I am new to Cursor. Trying to figure out the API keys. It seems that with the “Free” plan, you cannot use your own API key(s) at all? I can’t find anywhere in the settings to place them. Is this true?
i thought you could use your API in free plan… but in the end cost more than just paying for cursor
Cursor Settings > Models.
Not sure if free users can add API Keys or not.
On your windows bar, Cursor > Settings > Cursor Settings
Go to Models, and you will see the input box for API key
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How much did ChatGPT charge you when you used it?
@0x000000000000000000 Wow thanks. I can’t believe I missed that. I just assumed all “Settings” would be in the same panel, didn’t realize there is a separate “VS Code Settings” and “Cursor Settings”…
Glad to help! I actually discovered those settings myself too.