The first week I switched from VS Code to Cursor I shipped about twice as much code. Not because the AI was writing it for me — it was because the AI finally understood the rest of my project. Tab completion that knows the file three folders away. Composer rewrites that span ten files at once. Inline chat that actually reads the function I am pointing at.
If you write code for a living, a Cursor AI Pro account from SoftkeyGlobal is the cheapest way to get the editor most professional devs are quietly moving to, without paying full retail.
What you actually get with Pro
Cursor Pro unlocks unlimited slow requests, hundreds of fast premium model requests per month, full access to Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude Opus, GPT-4o, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro and Cursor''s own fast model. Composer (multi-file edits), Agent mode (long autonomous tasks), Bug Finder and the new Background Agents are all included.
Pro+ raises your fast request limits significantly — the right tier if you are coding most of the day. Ultra is for developers running Cursor with Agent mode constantly: massive request pools, priority routing, and the highest cap on long-context model calls.
Pro vs Pro+ vs Ultra
| Feature | Pro | Pro+ | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast premium requests | Standard pool | ~3x Pro | ~20x Pro |
| Slow requests | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Claude Opus / GPT-5 / Gemini 2.5 Pro | Included | Included | Included |
| Background Agents | Limited | Comfortable | Heavy use |
| Best for | Daily coding | Full-time devs | AI-first developers, agencies |
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot
Copilot is a great autocomplete. Cursor is a full editor that happens to autocomplete. The difference shows up the moment you need to refactor across files, generate a new feature end to end, or pair-program with an agent. Cursor also lets you choose the model per task — Sonnet for everyday work, Opus for hard problems, GPT-5 for second opinions — which Copilot does not do.
Who buys this
Full-time developers, freelancers, startup founders building MVPs, indie hackers shipping side projects, students learning to code, anyone who already pays for Copilot and wants to upgrade. If your stack also needs AI for writing and research, add a Claude Pro account for documentation and a Perplexity Pro account for tech research. Full AI tools collection here.
Delivery, login and warranty
Login arrives by email automatically — usually within minutes. Step-by-step instructions are on the Key Delivery page. You sign into Cursor (download.cursor.sh) with the credentials we send, install the editor, and start coding. The account is warrantied for the full duration purchased — replacement details on Refund & Warranty.
FAQ
Does it work on macOS, Windows and Linux? Yes — Cursor ships native builds for all three.
Can I import my VS Code settings? Yes, Cursor offers a one-click import on first launch.
Will my project code be uploaded anywhere? Cursor has Privacy Mode — turn it on and code is never stored on their servers.
Can I use my own OpenAI / Anthropic API key? Yes, but with this account you do not need to — the premium model requests are included.
More answers on the FAQ.
Final thoughts
Cursor changed how I write software, and it is one of the few subscriptions I would not give up. A Cursor AI Pro account from SoftkeyGlobal is the simplest way to get on it without paying full price — pick Pro for daily work, Pro+ if you live in your editor, Ultra if you run agents around the clock. Login lands in your inbox in minutes; you will be coding inside the hour.
