How one Cursor Agent user saved $240 by switching to Freebuff CLI
$20/mo Cursor Pro → $0 with Freebuff.
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The Freebuff TeamBuilding the free coding agent
TL;DR
- Cursor Pro on Cursor Agent: about $20/month ($240/year).
- Freebuff CLI: $0/month with models and subagents included.
- Net savings: $240/year before API or credit overages.
- Modeled example — your usage may differ.
Terminal agents are where subscription and token costs add up fastest. Here is the math for Cursor Agent vs Freebuff CLI — not a fabricated testimonial, but the switch we see often.
The bill on Cursor Pro#
Cursor Pro is $20/mo; Ultra is $200/mo. The agent loop is gated behind Pro for serious use. For this example: $20/month or $240/year.
| Feature | Freebuff | Cursor Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $20 |
| Annual cost | $0 | $240 |
| Token / credit overages | None | Common on long agent sessions |
| Subagents | 9 included | Varies |
| Model bundle | Included | Subscription or BYOK |
Three-step switch#
- 1Keep Cursor for tab completion; run
freebuffin the terminal panel and cancel Pro. - 2Install Freebuff:
npm i -g freebuff - 3Cancel Cursor Agent billing once you have verified Freebuff on your repos.
Stop paying $20/mo
Install Freebuff CLICan I run both Copilot CLI and Freebuff?+
Yes. Many developers use Freebuff for heavy agent work and keep IDE completions elsewhere — or drop the paid tier entirely.
Do I need to change editors?+
No. Freebuff runs in whatever terminal you already use.
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