Cursor Affiliate Program
Network: Direct / In-House
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About Cursor Affiliate Program
Cursor is the AI-first code editor built on VS Code that has taken the developer world by storm, offering intelligent code completion, multi-file editing, and natural language coding powered by GPT-4 and Claude. Their affiliate program pays 20% recurring for 12 months on Pro plans ($20/month) and Business plans ($40/month). Cursor has grown from zero to millions of developers in under two years, becoming the fastest-growing developer tool in history. Its VS Code foundation means near-zero switching cost for developers.
This program is listed in AI & Productivity. It is managed through the Direct / In-House network. The commission model is percentage.
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Pros
- 20% recurring for 12 months
- Fastest-growing dev tool in history
- Pro at $20/month, Business at $40/month
- Built on VS Code — easy adoption
- Multi-model AI coding assistance
Cons
- Medium approval process
- 30-day cookie
- Developer-only audience
- Competitive AI coding market
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does Cursor pay affiliates?
Cursor pays 20% recurring commission for 12 months on Pro ($20/month) and Business ($40/month) subscriptions.
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