How to Cancel Cursor AI + 5 Better Alternatives

Cursor Pro at $20/month is the most expensive AI coding tool. Here is how to cancel and what alternatives offer similar features for less.

How to Cancel Cursor Pro (Step-by-Step)

1. Open Cursor editor
2. Go to Settings (gear icon or Cmd/Ctrl+,)
3. Click Manage Subscription (opens browser)
4. Click Cancel Plan on the billing page
5. Confirm cancellation

5 Alternatives to Cursor

1. Windsurf — Best Value ($10/mo)

VS Code fork with Cascade multi-file editing. 90% of Cursor’s features at half the price.

2. GitHub Copilot — Works in Any IDE ($10/mo)

Best inline completions without switching IDEs. Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, and more.

3. Claude Code — Best for Terminal ($20/mo with Claude Pro)

AI coding agent that runs in your terminal. Edits files, runs tests, and commits code autonomously.

4. Cline (VS Code Extension) — Best Free Option

Open-source AI coding extension for VS Code. Multi-file editing with your own API key.

5. Tabnine — Best for Privacy ($12/mo)

AI completions trained only on permissively licensed code. Self-hosted option for enterprises.

Read our Tabnine review

FAQ

How to cancel?

Settings, Manage Subscription, Cancel Plan.

Free alternative?

Cline extension for VS Code or GitHub Copilot free tier.

Best replacement?

Windsurf at $10/mo for similar features at half the price.

Bottom Line

Windsurf at $10/month is the best direct Cursor replacement. GitHub Copilot is best if you want to stay in your current IDE.