Everyone’s mad at Cursor right now

Cursor recently changed its pricing model from 500 requests per month for $20 to a credit-based system with $20 of API usage, causing user backlash due to poor communication. Many users experienced unexpected charges when the new pricing kicked in without clear warnings. The change reflects broader industry trends as AI coding tools move away from loss-leader pricing to more sustainable models that reflect actual API costs. While Cursor's value proposition remains strong, the lack of transparency in usage tracking and billing has created uncertainty among users about when they'll hit limits or incur additional charges.