Cursor Pro users report credits draining fast and degraded Auto mode, weighing $25/month alternatives
ReporterUnusual9295 · reddit · 2026-09-20
A Reddit user complains that Cursor Pro's credits disappear almost instantly, Auto mode has degraded over recent weeks, and the agent feels painfully slow. Coding two to three evenings a week plus frequent daytime AI use, they no longer see it as good value and are seeking alternatives within a $25/month budget.
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