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Cursor's business model uses a SaaS subscription model, purchasing API call rights from model providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic and reselling them to developers in the form of subscription packages.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/23/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 10/21/2026(expired)
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