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Claude Code vs Cursor: Cheaper for Solo Founders?

Honest side-by-side comparison: Claude Code vs Cursor on features, real pricing, and BYOK setup. Plus how one sk-aic-* key powers both at 70-80% off.

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Cheap Claude Code: $130/mo to $35/mo for Solo Founders

Solo founders burn $60-150/month on Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT Plus, Anthropic Pro. Real numbers showing how one key cuts that to ~$30/mo.