Anthropic vs 
Cursor
Anthropic and Cursor subscription plans, prices, and usage limits side by side, source-linked and tracked over time. 2026 snapshot, last verified 2026-07-01. Cheapest plan across the two: Anthropic Pro at $20/mo. For value-per-dollar and measured receipts, see the interactive LimitWatch app.
| Provider | Plan | Price / mo | Limits | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Pro | $20 | 5x Free 45 messages/5h | official | src |
| Cursor | Pro | $20 | $20 usage | official | src |
| Cursor | Pro+ | $60 | $70 usage | official | src |
| Anthropic | Max 5x | $100 | 5x Pro 225 messages/5h | official | src |
| Anthropic | Max 20x | $200 | 20x Pro 900 messages/5h | official | src |
| Cursor | Ultra | $200 | $400 usage | official | src |
Recent Anthropic changes
2026-07-01Anthropic Max 20x Agent SDK $? credit / mo removed
2026-07-01Anthropic Max 5x Agent SDK $? credit / mo removed
2026-07-01Anthropic Pro Agent SDK $? credit / mo removed
Recent Cursor changes
2026-02-25Cursor Pro+ $70 credit / mo src