Discussion: How do platforms like Cursor achieve such low model costs?
NoTutor4458 · reddit · 2026-08-31
A user asks how AI coding platforms like Cursor and T3 Code offer model usage significantly cheaper than raw API prices. Do they use standard public APIs, or do they secure special volume discounts directly from providers? The post seeks to understand the economics behind these SaaS platforms' cost structures.
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