Key insights

• 📉 Kursa's new pricing model is usage-based, which aims to align costs with actual consumption but has confused customers.
• ⚠️ Cursor has introduced unlimited requests for auto models, yet the lack of clarity on preferred options has left users questioning their choices.
• 🤔 Despite complaints about rate limits imposed by the new pricing structure, some users still find value in higher-tier plans.
• 💸 Criticism surrounding Claude AI's high costs highlights the disparity in pricing models compared to alternatives like Sonnet.
• 🤔 Understanding request limits in coding platforms like Cursor vs. legacy plans is crucial for users to optimize their usage.
• 📊 The limitations of Claude's subscription plans emphasize the importance of evaluating messaging limits and usage strategies for heavy users.
• 🔄 Users can switch back to older plans, but must be aware of the implications of the recent pricing and model changes.
• 📝 Cursor's new subscription usage summary feature is a response to user confusion, providing clarity on included usage.

Q&A

• What are the benefits of the Max 20x plan for Claude users? 📊

  The Max 20x plan offers about 900 messages every 5 hours, which can be very advantageous for heavy users compared to lower-tier plans. It’s recommended to optimize usage by switching between models like Opus 4 and Sonnet, and users may find that Cursor offers good value, particularly for API access with unlimited usage.

• What should I consider when evaluating request limits between different platforms? 🤔

  When choosing between platforms like Cursor and Claude, it's important to understand fixed request limits, misconceptions around request counts, and the implications of transitioning to legacy plans. Additionally, you'll want to consider the benefits of auto modes and how Cursor Ultra stacks up against Claude's pricing structure.

• How does the pricing of Claude compare to other AI coding models? 💸

  The video critiques the high costs associated with using Claude for coding compared to alternatives like Sonnet, which offers lower usage costs. It also highlights the lack of clarity in Claude's pricing documentation, emphasizing that there is often a disconnect between pricing plans and actual user experiences.

• Are refunds available for affected users? 🤔

  Yes, Cursor is offering refunds to users who were impacted by unexpected pricing changes. Additionally, a new subscription usage summary feature has been introduced to help users understand their included usage better, as many users have expressed confusion due to recent rate limits.

• What is the current pricing structure for Cursor? ⚠️

  Cursor now offers unlimited access to the auto model, but this comes with less clarity regarding preferred options, which may involve additional costs. Users have the option to revert back to the old plan, but it's essential to understand how the changes impact their usage and costs.

• Why did Kursa change its pricing model? 📉

  Kursa changed its pricing model multiple times due to concerns that the previous model was unsustainable. The previous setup offered 500 fast requests for $20/month with unlimited slow requests, but the new usage-based pricing was introduced to better reflect actual costs and usage patterns.

• 00:00 Kursa has faced backlash for changing its pricing model multiple times, leading to customer dissatisfaction. The new usage-based pricing replaces the previous model, which was deemed unsustainable. This raises questions about the service's value and the relevance of alternative options like Claude Max's plan. 📉
• 03:17 Cursor has changed its pricing model, introducing unlimited requests for the auto model but removing clarity on preferred options. Users can switch back to the old plan but need to understand the implications of the changes. ⚠️
• 06:38 Cursor is facing criticism over its unsustainable pricing model, leading to rate limits for users. Despite complaints, they've introduced a subscription usage summary feature and are offering refunds for users affected by unexpected pricing changes. Overall, some users are still getting good value for their plans. 🤔
• 10:03 The video discusses the excessive costs and confusing pricing of AI coding models, especially Claude, while critiquing the unrealistic user expectation set by the company's pricing plans. 💸
• 13:43 Understanding request limits and cost differences in coding platforms like Cursor and Claude, suggesting a switch back to legacy plans and evaluating the potential of auto modes. 🤔
• 17:07 The video discusses the limitations and features of different subscription plans for Claude, focusing on message limits and usage strategies. It highlights the value of the Max 20x plan and compares it with other options, emphasizing the best choices for heavy users. 📊