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Perplexity vs Cursor

Compare Perplexity and Cursor: subscription prices, documented feature access and usage conditions.

Selected plans: Pro vs Pro

These are specific plan tiers. Use the full plan lists below to compare other budgets.

FeaturePerplexity ProCursor Pro
Monthly price$20.00/mo
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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$20.00/mo
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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General chat & writingIncluded
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Search-based questions and answers.

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Unverified
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Coding help is included. We haven’t verified general-purpose chat and writing as a separate feature of this plan.

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Native research toolIncluded
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Research access with monthly limits.

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Unverified
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We haven’t verified a built-in deep research tool in this plan. Web search and coding agents alone don’t meet this requirement.

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Native photo & image generationIncluded
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Image generation is listed on Pro.

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Image costs unverified
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Cursor Agent can generate images. We haven’t verified how many images this plan includes or whether extra charges apply, so we don’t count it in cost comparisons.

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Codex via ChatGPTNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to OpenAI plans, so this row does not apply to Cursor. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Claude Code via ClaudeNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Anthropic plans, so this row does not apply to Cursor. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Cursor editor plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Cursor plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Included
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Extended agent allowance in Cursor.

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GitHub Copilot plan allowanceNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to GitHub plans, so this row does not apply to Cursor. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Gemini writing in Gmail & DocsNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Cursor. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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5 TB Google storageNot applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Perplexity. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Not applicable
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This benefit belongs to Google plans, so this row does not apply to Cursor. Using the same model elsewhere does not include this plan benefit.

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Usage limitsPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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Pro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.

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Included model usage is limited. On-demand usage and Bugbot can incur extra charges.
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Included model usage is limited. On-demand usage and Bugbot can incur extra charges.

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How to choose

Perplexity is listed here for search and research. Cursor is listed for coding editor and agents. Compare the specific tools and allowances you need before choosing.

A lower fee does not establish better output quality or sufficient capacity. “Unverified” means we have not confirmed a fact; it does not mean the feature is absent.

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All tracked plans

PlanMonthly feeAnnual billingUsage conditionsSources
Perplexity Pro$20.00/mo$200.00 upfrontPro Search has weekly limits; Research has monthly limits. Fixed personal Pro counts are not published in the comparison.
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The official English website lists Pro at $20/month or $200/year. This is the base list price; confirm local checkout currency, taxes and promotions.

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Perplexity FreeFreeNo subscription feeVery limited Pro Search, limited uploads and lower research access.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Perplexity Max$200.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedMax includes 10,000 monthly Computer credits and Model Council access. The annual list price is not confirmed from an official English page, so no yearly figure is stored. Usage limits still apply.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Cursor Pro$20.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedIncluded model usage is limited. On-demand usage and Bugbot can incur extra charges.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Cursor HobbyFreeNo subscription feeLower agent allowance. Free editor access is not an unlimited agent budget.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Cursor Pro+$60.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedIncluded model usage is limited. On-demand usage and Bugbot can incur extra charges.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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Cursor Ultra$200.00/moAnnual offer unverifiedIncluded model usage is limited. On-demand usage and Bugbot can incur extra charges.
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Standard base fee; taxes, promotions and additional usage excluded.

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