Swapping to cheaper models got more done: 'suddenly my $20/mo plan feels generous'
billFoldDog · reddit · 2026-10-30
A Reddit user found that switching from a top-tier model to cheaper ones (luna and terra) actually increased throughput: the smaller models just do things and return for more cycles faster, making the $20/month plan feel generous. The takeaway: six months ago nobody would trade smarts for speed, but the small models are now good enough that it pays off.
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