It seems to cost about the same ? what am I missing ?

If the API key costs <= for your usage, feel free to use that :slight_smile: 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++)

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

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

@luckman212 Cursor Settings > Models. Not sure if free users can add API Keys or not. https://docs.cursor.com/miscellaneous/api-keys

There is no “Models” area in my Settings… [image]

[image] Gemini 1.5 support would make it OP =) General LOL Click on gear: [image] [image]

On your windows bar, Cursor > Settings > Cursor Settings [image] Go to Models, and you will see the input box for API key [image]

I don't get it.. What is advantage to paying Cursor AI vs using a ChatGPT 4 key?

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I don't get it.. What is advantage to paying Cursor AI vs using a ChatGPT 4 key?

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