I tested Aider across 9 projects with 6 different LLMs over six weeks, spending $47.30 total in API costs. Here's why git-native pair programming is better than accept/reject buttons — and where Aider's terminal-only approach falls short.

Honest, hands-on comparison. No hype. Real test results where possible. I spent a month putting...

I tested Aider across 9 projects with 6 different LLMs over six weeks, spending $47.30 total in API costs. Here's why git-native pair programming is better than accept/reject…

Swapping models isn't the real win — Aider re-sends the same repo map every turn. Stack prompt caching + MCP Code Mode + tier routing through one gateway and a $8 session becomes…