Claude Code vs Cursor
Claude Max (was Max 5x) vs Cursor Super
Which is better value?
Claude Max (was Max 5x) has the higher AgentMPG estimated value score: 88/100 (rank #1) vs 64/100 for Cursor Super (rank #14). Both cost $100/mo. They run different agents (Claude Code vs Cursor), so pick the tool you prefer first, then compare limits. Cursor Super has no crowd burn-rate reports yet, so that score is provisional. Scores are editorial estimates, not measurements; check each vendor page before buying.
Anthropic
Claude Max (was Max 5x)
$100/mo · rank #1 of 18
X / Cursor
Cursor Super
$100/mo · rank #14 of 18
Provisional score (no crowd data yet)
Side by side
| Claude Max (was Max 5x) | Cursor Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100/mo | $100/mo |
| Agent | Claude Code | Cursor |
| Value score | 88/100 | 64/100 |
| Official limits | Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them. | 15x the Plus usage pool (weekly refresh) with priority model access at peak times. Third-party models billed separately at API list price. |
| Builders report | Sweet spot for daily Claude Code users. Most report a full workday of Sonnet-driven agent loops before the 5-hour window bites; heavy Opus use hits the weekly cap by day 4–5. | No crowd submissions yet for this plan. Score is a provisional estimate from official limits only. |
| Source | claude.com/pricing verified 2026-11-02 | cursor.com/pricing verified 2026-11-02 |
FAQ
- How much do Claude Max (was Max 5x) and Cursor Super cost?
- Claude Max (was Max 5x) costs $100/mo and Cursor Super costs $100/mo (checked 2026-11-02 and 2026-11-02 against https://claude.com/pricing and https://cursor.com/pricing).
- What are the limits on Claude Max (was Max 5x) vs Cursor Super?
- Claude Max (was Max 5x): Renamed from Max 5x in Nov 2026 (same price). 5x Pro usage every rolling 5-hour session and every week. Usage is shared across Claude chat and Claude Code. Fable (Anthropic's top model) included for up to half your weekly limit. Includes $100/month in Claude Platform API credits and priority access at peak times. Billed monthly only. Claude Duet (US research-preview waitlist on Pro and Max) shares these limits, and its background check-ins count toward them. Cursor Super: 15x the Plus usage pool (weekly refresh) with priority model access at peak times. Third-party models billed separately at API list price.
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