Configure Your Usage
Estimated Monthly Cost
Note: Many tools include API credits in their subscription. Cursor Pro includes substantial Claude/GPT usage. Claude Pro includes generous usage limits. Actual costs may be lower if your tool subscription covers API usage.
Pricing Quick Reference
| Model | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | Monthly @ light use | Monthly @ heavy use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4.6 | $15.00 | $75.00 | ~$50 | ~$300+ |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | $3.00 | $15.00 | ~$10 | ~$60 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | $0.80 | $4.00 | ~$3 | ~$15 |
| GPT-4o | $2.50 | $10.00 | ~$8 | ~$50 |
| GPT-4o mini | $0.15 | $0.60 | ~$0.50 | ~$3 |
| o3 | $10.00 | $40.00 | ~$30 | ~$200 |
Cost-Saving Tips
Use the Right Model
Don't use Opus for simple tasks. Use Haiku for autocomplete, Sonnet for daily coding, and Opus only when you need maximum quality.
Shorter Prompts
Don't paste your entire codebase every time. Only include the files relevant to your current task. Most tools do this automatically.
Subscription Bundles
Cursor Pro and Claude Pro include generous usage. If you're using both the API and a tool subscription, you may be double-paying.
Start Fresh When Stuck
A 50-message conversation that's going in circles costs more than starting fresh with a good prompt. Know when to reset.