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The app.Or the model behind it? Start with how you want to use AI. Software subscriptions, API usage and local deployment have different costs.
01 / READY TO USE I want an app. Use an interface to write, research, design or edit. Compare the features and limits of the actual software plan.
No API integration needed to begin. A subscription does not necessarily include API credits. Check output, export and usage limits. Find software for my task → Save — helpful votes — not-helpful votes 02 / BUILD INTO A PRODUCT I need an API. Evaluate a specific model version through a specific provider. Costs depend on inputs, outputs and your workload.
Define input and output modalities. Check version, rate limits and data handling. Estimate costs with realistic usage. A verified model comparison is not available here yet. We do not rank models without version-specific evidence.
See our evidence standards → Save — helpful votes — not-helpful votes 03 / RUN IT YOURSELF I need local control. Evaluate hardware needs, deployment effort and the specific model license before choosing local software.
Confirm memory and compute requirements. Review license and commercial-use conditions. Test on your own tasks and hardware. Explore existing practical guides → Save — helpful votes — not-helpful votes Not sure which route you need? If your goal is to finish a task today, start with software. If you are integrating AI into a product, document your workload before comparing model prices.
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