On the backend side, the app does use servers for AI processing, so there are ongoing costs depending on usage (compute + storage). I’ve kept the initial setup fairly lean while validating usage and trying to understand real demand before scaling anything aggressively.
One of my main goals with this project is to learn how to balance infrastructure costs with a consumer subscription model in a sustainable way.
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On the backend side, the app does use servers for AI processing, so there are ongoing costs depending on usage (compute + storage). I’ve kept the initial setup fairly lean while validating usage and trying to understand real demand before scaling anything aggressively.
One of my main goals with this project is to learn how to balance infrastructure costs with a consumer subscription model in a sustainable way.