Why is using cursor with sonnet cheaper than using claude code?

probably because cursor is betting on many paying people not using their tool to full extend. Like people paying on their gym memberships but not going to the gym.

Or they are burning VC money.

	▲	cube2222 a year ago \| parent [-]
		I've read anecdotal evidence that it uses tokens more sparingly than Claude Code - supported by the, likewise anecdotal, evidence that Claude Code is more effective in practice. However, that would be reasonable, as basically 1-3 sessions with Claude Code cost what a whole month of Cursor costs.