Cursor (The X Subscription) vs GitHub Copilot: limits compared
| Cursor (The X Subscription) | GitHub Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Super | Pro |
| Status | current | current |
| Price $/mo | 100 | 10 |
| Metered in | Weekly pool (Cursor/Grok models) + prepaid credit for third-party models | AI credits ($0.01 each) |
| Stated limits | 15x Plus usage; weekly pool for Cursor models (Grok 4.7/4.6/4.5, Composer 2.5) shared with Grok apps; third-party models billed at API list price from prepaid credit; no rollover | 1,500 AI credits/month ($15 of usage); extra use from a budget you set |
| Resets | Weekly (pool); prepaid credit expires 365 days after purchase | Monthly |
Cursor (The X Subscription) user reports
- Anecdote “haven't even used it for full day I am already at 21% off weekly limits” (u/Sermilion, switched from legacy Ultra to Super, mostly Grok 4.6/4.7 and Composer 2.5 (added 2026-10-19)) source
GitHub Copilot user reports
- Anecdote “I'm going to try Copilot Pro+ now, it looks like it's worth it.” (Anecdotal) source
Units differ between vendors and aren't directly comparable.