Subscription "API value" math is inflated by token pricing, researcher points out
JeremyNguyenPhD · x · 2026-10-06
Jeremy Nguyen flags a flaw in subscription "API value" comparisons: the higher a vendor prices its tokens, the bigger the implied API value of a subscription looks — the opposite of what users want, which is smart and cheap. He calls for comparisons based on a representative basket of tasks completed, measuring real value rather than nominal token allowances.
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