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I Almost Got Bankrupted by Cursor! One Simple Trick to Save Hundreds: Switch Back to the Old Pricing Plan

Author:cursorpractice
Platform:cursorpractice
Date:2025-07-22

Discovered Cursor's new pricing trap? Learn how to switch back to the old pricing with one click and save hundreds monthly! Includes step-by-step visual guide and hidden button locations to prevent AI tools from stealthily charging you.

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I Almost Got Bankrupted by Cursor! One Simple Trick to Save Hundreds: Switch Back to the Old Pricing Plan

2025-07-04 11:51·AI Unlimited
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"I Almost Got Bankrupted by Cursor! One Simple Trick to Save Hundreds: Switch Back to the Old Pricing Plan!"

Have you ever encountered this situation:

“You've hit your rate limit on this model.” “You've saved $128 on API model usage this month with Pro.” “Switch to Auto for unlimited requests or set a Spend Limit to continue with Sonnet.”

Seeing this notification left me stunned.

I had already subscribed to Cursor Pro, using Claude 4.0/GPT-4 daily for coding and analysis, only to be told after just 5 days: "You've hit your limit. Want to continue? Pay more."

But here's the thing—I almost renewed my subscription! Luckily, I found a hidden option to switch back to the old pricing plan with one click, reverting to the original pricing model: 500 requests + unlimited slow-speed Claude 3.7 access.

The Lifesaver Button Is Here!

In Cursor's settings, there's a barely noticeable button:

Opt Out of New Pricing

Just click it to switch back to the "Legacy Pricing" plan ($20/month, unlimited slow-speed requests)!

Step-by-Step Guide (With Clear Visuals):

  1. Open Cursor
  2. Go to Settings → Billing (top-right corner)
  3. Find Advanced Account Settings
  4. Click the hidden option: Opt Out of New Pricing
  5. Confirm → Restart Cursor → Done!

✅ After Switching, You’ll Enjoy:

  • Fixed monthly fee with unbeatable value
  • After 500 requests, unlimited slow-speed access to Claude 3.7 / GPT-4—no more limits!
  • Avoid $100+ in extra monthly costs
  • Keep all your "legacy user" benefits!

Pro Tip: How to Check Your Eligibility?

Go to Settings → Billing. If you see:

500 requests included  

Usage-Based Pricing: Active

You're on the new pricing model—click Opt Out now!

If it already shows:

Plan: Legacy / Pro Unlimited  

Usage-Based Pricing: Off

Congratulations! You've already switched.

Final Thoughts: Stop Letting AI Tools Drain Your Wallet!

After using Cursor for so long, the new pricing changes almost cost me my "legacy user" status.

If you've faced a similar situation, try this method—spend less, get more, and supercharge your AI productivity!