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How I Cut My Claude API Bill 60% Without Losing Quality

DEV.to AIΒ·April 18, 2026

The author cut their Claude API bill by 60% by optimizing model usage, realizing that most tasks didn't require Opus-level reasoning. The solution involved mixing models, using Haiku or Sonnet for simple tasks and reserving Opus for complex ones, thereby maintaining quality while significantly saving costs.

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