Usage examples
A standard code completion request in Cursor
Input: 2,000 tokens. Output: 150 tokens. Formula: (2,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.15) + (150 / 1,000,000 * $0.50). Cost: $0.0003 + $0.000075 = $0.000375 per request.
Debugging a complex Python script with agent mode
Input: 8,000 tokens. Output: 600 tokens. Formula: (8,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.15) + (600 / 1,000,000 * $0.50). Cost: $0.0012 + $0.0003 = $0.0015 per request.
Generating a full documentation page from a prompt
Input: 500 tokens. Output: 16,000 tokens. Formula: (500 / 1,000,000 * $0.15) + (16,000 / 1,000,000 * $0.50). Cost: $0.000075 + $0.008 = $0.008075 per request.
How Prepaid Credit Works
You fund your account once with crypto, and the balance tracks your actual token consumption. You never pay monthly fees or worry about tier limits blocking your workflow. Errors do not consume tokens, and refused requests are free. This prepaid structure ensures your spend stays predictable while you scale your development tasks.
Trial and Refund Policy
Your prepaid balance never expires, so you can use it whenever you need it. Credits are non-refundable, but we fix billing errors like double charges via the Support page. You keep your remaining balance indefinitely.Why Prepaid Keeps Costs Predictable
Subscription models charge you regardless of usage, but our uncensored API charges only for what you process. You can set hard limits on your key to cap spending. This approach eliminates surprise overages and lets you budget precisely for your coding and content generation needs.
Common questions
What is the cursor openai API key pricing?
We charge $0.15 per 1 million input tokens and $0.50 per 1 million output tokens. You only pay for the tokens processed, with no monthly subscription fees. Errors and refusals do not consume your balance.
How do I top up my API credit?
You can top up using USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base) for amounts between $20 and $500. Your prepaid balance never expires, so you can use it whenever you need it.
Does the trial credit expire?
Yes, the $0.50 trial credit is valid for seven days from account creation. Your prepaid balance, however, never expires. You can use the trial to test the API before committing to a larger crypto top-up.
Can I get a refund if I overpay?
Credits are not refundable, but we fix billing mistakes like double charges through the Support page. Your balance remains available for future requests, ensuring you always have funds for your coding tasks.
Get your API key now
Sign up, retrieve your key, update the base URL in Cursor. Done.
