How to Cancel Your
Cursor Pro
Hanging up your AI coding copilot for now? Here is how to cancel Cursor Pro in about 2 minutes -- and yes, the irony of not having AI write this cancellation guide for you is noted.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$20/mo
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Refund
No refunds
Cancel on the Cursor Website
Go to cursor.com and sign in
Open cursor.com in your browser and log in with the account you used to subscribe. Click your avatar or profile in the top-right corner to access your account.
Navigate to Settings
Go to your Settings page. You can also access this directly at cursor.com/settings. This is your account dashboard where billing and subscription info live.
Open the Billing section
Click on Billing to view your current plan details, payment method, next billing date, and usage stats. This is where the financial reality of your AI addiction becomes clear.
Cancel your subscription
Click Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Plan). Cursor may ask why you are leaving -- feel free to share your thoughts or skip ahead. Confirm the cancellation and you are all set.
Heads up: Cursor has a free tier with limited AI completions. After canceling Pro, the editor still works -- you just get fewer AI-powered suggestions and lose access to the faster models. Your code stays on your machine no matter what.
What Happens After You Cancel Cursor Pro?
Your code is safe
Cursor is a local-first editor. All your projects, files, and configurations stay right on your machine. Canceling the subscription does not touch any of your work.
You drop to the free tier
The editor still works. You get limited AI completions and chat messages per month, and access to slower models. It is like going from a sports car back to a reliable sedan.
Pro features deactivate at period end
You keep Pro access until the end of your current billing period. After that, unlimited completions, fast model access, and priority support go away.
Alternatives to Cursor Pro
Still want AI-powered coding assistance? Here are some options:
GitHub Copilot
$10/mo for AI code completions inside VS Code, JetBrains, and more. The OG AI coding assistant with great language support.
$10/moWindsurf (Codeium)
AI-powered code editor with a generous free tier. Great autocomplete and chat features without the Pro price tag.
Free / $15/mo ProVS Code + Extensions
The classic. Free, open-source, and works with various AI extensions. Not as deeply integrated but infinitely customizable.
FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I still use Cursor after canceling Pro?
Yes. Cursor offers a free tier with limited AI completions per month. The editor itself continues to work -- you just get fewer AI-powered suggestions and lose access to faster models.
Will I lose my projects or settings?
No. Cursor is a local editor and all your code, projects, extensions, and settings remain on your machine. Nothing is deleted when you cancel.
Does Cursor Pro offer refunds?
Cursor typically does not offer prorated refunds. Your Pro access continues until the end of the billing period you have already paid for.
Is there a Cursor Business plan?
Yes. Cursor offers a Business plan at $40/user/mo with team features, admin controls, and centralized billing. If you are canceling a Business plan, your admin manages the subscription.
Can I switch to VS Code and keep my setup?
Cursor is built on VS Code, so most of your extensions and settings are compatible. You can export your settings and use them in regular VS Code with minimal adjustments.
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