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Why I switched from per-token AI billing to flat-rate: a developer's honest breakdown

DEV.to AIΒ·April 21, 2026

A developer shares their experience and reasons for switching from per-token AI billing to a flat-rate model due to unpredictable costs and increased stress. They detail how unexpected costs arose with token-based billing despite initial theoretical calculations.

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