How to Cancel Cursor Pro — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
⏰ 1 minuteeasyVerified 2026-05-22$20/mo
Cursor Pro cancellation is done through their settings page. The free Hobby plan still gives you limited AI completions, so you can keep using the editor without paying.
Open Cursor settings
Visit cursor.com/settings while signed in, or open Cursor IDE → click your avatar → Settings/Account.
Navigate to Subscription/Billing
Find the "Subscription" or "Billing" section in your account settings. You'll see your current plan and renewal date.
Click "Cancel Plan" or "Downgrade"
Click the cancel or downgrade option. Cursor may ask for feedback or offer a retention deal.
The Hobby (free) plan still includes 2000 completions and 50 slow premium requests per month.
Need the exact words to say if they try to keep you?
Confirm your cancellation. Pro features remain active until the end of your billing cycle, then you switch to the Hobby plan.
⚠️ Watch out
Cursor Hobby plan has limited fast requests — heavy usage may hit caps quickly.
Your projects, settings, and extensions are preserved on the free plan.
If you paid annually, check the refund policy for unused months.
Business/Team plan members should contact their admin for cancellation.
✓ Refund may be possible
Contact [email protected] for refund requests. They generally accommodate requests for unused portions, especially on annual plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in Cursor's free plan?
The Hobby plan gives you 2000 code completions per month, 50 slow premium requests, and basic features. Pro ($20/mo) adds 500 fast premium requests and unlimited completions.
Can I get a refund from Cursor?
Contact Cursor support ([email protected]) for refund requests. They typically accommodate recent charges, especially for unused portions of annual plans.
Will I lose my settings and extensions?
No. All your Cursor settings, keybindings, extensions, and project configurations are preserved regardless of plan.
What's a free alternative to Cursor?
VS Code with GitHub Copilot Free, Codeium extension, or Windsurf (Codeium's IDE) offer similar AI coding assistance on free tiers.
Free: refund window, cancel path, support angle, next moves, download, and optional account save. Upgrade only if you want the exact scripts and dispute checklist.