AI Workflow Costs: Dev Incurs Over $1,000 in API Bills in Two Months
lipeng0820 · x · 2026-08-13
A developer complained about the high costs of frequently using GPT 5.6 Sol and GLM 5.2 models. Combined with the consumption of workflow tools, it generated a platform bill of over $1,000 in just two months. Even with discounts, the cost is nearly 1,000-2,000 RMB, calling the workflow tool "too expensive."
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