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A rough monthly comparison of Cursor, Claude Code, and Copilot from published list prices.
A rough comparison of published individual list prices, checked 5 October 2026. Hours per week only pick a tier so you can compare seats. Vendors meter usage differently, and heavy use can cost more than the seat. Cursor: Pro USD 20, Pro+ USD 60, Ultra USD 200. Claude Code sits on Claude Pro USD 20 or Max USD 100 / USD 200. GitHub Copilot: Pro USD 10, Pro+ USD 39, Max USD 100.
Cursor
Cursor Pro+ · USD 60
Claude Code
Claude Max 5× · USD 100
Copilot
Copilot Pro+ · USD 39
List prices only. This hour split is a rough comparison, not how any vendor bills you.
Worked example
Eight hours a week lands in the middle band: Cursor Pro+ at USD 60, Claude Max 5× at USD 100, and Copilot Pro+ at USD 39. Those are published list prices, not a prediction of your invoice.
FAQ
- How do hours pick a plan?
- Under 5 hours uses the entry paid tier, 5 to 15 the middle tier, and above 15 the top individual tier. That split is a rough comparison, not a vendor rule.
- Can the real bill be higher?
- Yes. Cursor, Copilot, and Claude Code all meter usage beyond the seat. Heavy agent use often costs more than the price on the card.
- When were the prices checked?
- 5 October 2026, from Cursor’s pricing page and published Claude and Copilot individual tiers.