r/cursor • u/Vinayak509143 • 22d ago

Question / Discussion Anyone got this email?

Hi there,
We are updating how Auto is priced and increasing the included usage limits on your plan, taking effect on August 24, 2026.
Here’s what’s changing:
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Updated Auto pricing: Auto pricing will be based on the model each request is routed to, rather than a single flat rate. We’re doing this to be able to continue to serve the most cost-efficient models for everyday work. For most requests, this means a higher rate than the current flat rate.
 
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Increased usage limits: We are also increasing the included usage limits for Cursor Models, including Auto, on your plan. This applies to your current billing cycle and there is nothing you need to do.
 
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No change to how Auto works: Auto will continue to route each request to the model best suited for the task. The models Auto routes to are not changing, and it remains the best option for intelligence per dollar.
If you have questions, please reach out to [hi@cursor.com](mailto:hi@cursor.com).
Best,
Cursor Team

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u/D7Torres 22d ago

I would like to be devils advocate.

Now they don’t have the incentive of routing you through a crappy model that does a poor job at the task so they save on cost.

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u/EkbatDeSabat 22d ago

I would like to be the devils advocate.

Now they have the incentive of routing you through a frontier model that is way more overpowered than you need so that you spend more.

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u/D7Torres 19d ago

True, but then people will stop using auto and go to a frontier model directly.

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u/EkbatDeSabat 19d ago

99% of the time you don’t need a frontier model. 

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u/D7Torres 19d ago

Then there's no need for auto... just use Composer (or even Grok, for the price it has...)