Dev costs creeping up: newer models make AI-assisted development pricier
Kyrannio · x · 2026-09-08
A developer notes that while Replit's new free mode is generous and its pricing beats most rivals, development costs are starting to creep up as newer, more expensive models get used — a trend expected to accelerate across platforms.
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