★Key takeaways (TL;DR)
- Cursor has Free / Pro ($20/mo) / Business ($40/seat/mo); for individual devs Pro is the mainstay, unlocking higher premium-model quota.
- From China you cannot pay Cursor with WeChat/Alipay directly; use managed subscription in RMB to activate Pro on your own Cursor account, all-in ~¥150–160/mo.
- Cursor vs Copilot: Cursor is a standalone editor with stronger repo-wide AI; Copilot integrates deeply into VS Code/JetBrains. For heavy AI coding, Cursor Pro.
What Cursor is, and the tiers
Cursor is a VS Code-based AI editor that understands and edits across your whole repo. Paid Pro ($20/mo) gives higher premium-model usage and faster completion; Business ($40/seat/mo) adds team management and privacy mode.
“In one line: heavy individual AI coding → Pro; team collaboration → Business; light trial → start Free.
Tiers and China all-in price
Cursor Free
$0
¥0 (limited)
Cursor Pro
$20 / mo
≈ ¥156 / mo
Cursor Business
$40 / seat / mo
≈ ¥300 / seat / mo
At a 2026-06 FX ≈7.25 + channel fee; the live quote is authoritative.
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot
| Dimension | Cursor Pro | GitHub Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Standalone AI editor | VS Code/JetBrains plugin |
| Repo-wide | Strong (cross-file edits) | Mainly completion/chat |
| Monthly | $20 | From ~$10 |
| Best for | Heavy AI coding, refactors | Completion inside your IDE |
They can coexist; for an "AI-led coding" experience, lean Cursor.
How to activate Cursor Pro from China
- 1Use your own Cursor accountDownload Cursor and sign in/register your own account.
- 2Pick a plan and payChoose Cursor Pro and a term on the platform; pay RMB via WeChat/Alipay.
- 3Activate on your accountThe platform completes the official subscription; Pro lands on your own account.
- 4Verify & keep proofConfirm Pro status and renewal date in Cursor; full refund if it fails.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Cursor Pro?
Officially $20/mo; the China all-in via managed subscription is ~¥150–160/mo. Business is ~$40/seat/mo.
How do I subscribe to Cursor from China?
Cursor does not take WeChat/Alipay directly. Use managed subscription to activate Pro in RMB on your own Cursor account, no foreign card needed.
Cursor or Copilot — which is better?
Cursor is a standalone editor with stronger repo-wide AI; Copilot is lighter completion inside your IDE. For heavy AI coding lean Cursor Pro; they can coexist.
Is the Free tier enough?
Fine for light trials, but premium-model quota is limited. For frequent AI coding, upgrade to Pro.
Data & sources
- Cursor official pricingFree / Pro $20 / Business $40 seat
- Central bank FX reference2026-06 USD/RMB ≈7.25