While building with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers, I realized something surprising. I...
While building with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers, I realized something surprising.
I monitored my servers, databases, and application performance—but I had almost no visibility into my AI API spending until I checked the provider dashboard or received the monthly invoice.
That led me to build AICostPass.
It helps developers, indie hackers, startups, and agencies:
The goal is simple: help developers understand and control AI costs before the invoice arrives.
I've been shipping AI features for the past year. Last month I hit a wall — my API bill crossed $300...
Every month I got surprised by my OpenAI bill. Not by a lot — but enough that I'd open the usage...
So here's what happened: i Spent Weeks Comparing AI API Prices — Here's What I Found Last month my...
Look, let me spill the beans right up front: I'm obsessed with saving money. Not in a cheap-skate...
I Tracked Every Penny I Spent on AI APIs for a Month — Here's What I Learned A few months ago, I...
Last month my AI API bill hit a number that made me close my laptop and go for a walk. I wasn't...
