Switching models only cut this dev's usage quota by 3%
chrisalbon · x · 2026-09-05
Developer Chris Albon shared a screenshot noting that switching to a new model dropped his usage quota by only 3% — far less than he expected. The substance is in the attached image, but the takeaway is that the new model's quota/pricing efficiency is surprisingly friendly.
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