Who can get Hobby (free) through Cursor plans?

Anyone: Hobby is free with no credit card. Available in: Worldwide.

cursor.com/pricing. Step-by-step instructions are on this page.

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At the end: Reverts to free

Hobby (free) while you stay eligible, then your account returns to the free plan with no charge.

verified Oct 12, 2026 against cursor.com

Who: Anyone: Hobby is free with no credit card
Where: Worldwide
Through: Cursor plans · free trial
Plan: Hobby (free)
How long: As long as you stay eligible.
Card: No card required to claim
Price after: $20/month in the US
Note: Limited Agent requests; no Pro trial (removed, per a Cursor forum reply of Jan 14 2026)

where cursor.com/pricing

Go to cursor.com/pricing and pick the free Hobby plan (no credit card required).
Download Cursor and sign in or create an account.
Use it within the Hobby limits (limited Agent requests). Upgrading to Pro ($20/month) is optional and starts paid billing straight away; there is no Pro trial.

steps from cursor.com

Reverts to free

When it ends, your account goes back to the free plan. Nothing is charged.

Hobby is a permanent free plan with no card, so nothing is billed. Pro ($20/month) is a separate paid upgrade, with no trial.

reminders by email or calendar file are coming soon

Who can get Hobby (free) through Cursor plans?: Anyone: Hobby is free with no credit card. Available in: Worldwide.
How long does it last?: As long as you stay eligible.
Will I be charged when it ends?: No. When it ends, your account returns to the free plan and nothing is charged. Hobby is a permanent free plan with no card, so nothing is billed. Pro ($20/month) is a separate paid upgrade, with no trial.
Do I need a card to claim it?: No card required to claim.
How do I claim it?: cursor.com/pricing. Step-by-step instructions are on this page.

confirmed from an official source on Oct 12, 2026 · record updated Oct 19, 2026