ARTICLEDEV.to AI·5/9/2026
I tried ChatGPT 5.5 Pro for a week. Then went back to $2/month Claude. Here's why.
The author tried ChatGPT 5.5 Pro for a week but returned to the $2/month Claude due to Pro's $200/month cost. While acknowledging Pro's improved reasoning and code generation, its high price makes it unfeasible for most developers without expense accounts, unlike the reviews from tech journalists and early adopters.
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