I exclusively pay for API tokens. This is the primary way I consume these models.
The flat monthly subscriptions seem too tempting for the providers to screw with. I prefer to paygo and to be responsible with my consumption. I also want the ability to scale substantially beyond what a typical consumer plan may offer on occasion.
My monthly usage ranges from $10-$1000. I don't have to worry about quotas or anything. If I need to use several thousand dollars worth of tokens, I can just pull out the Amex and everything works. It's constant performance all day every day. I have long since maxed out my org level with OAI, so it would be very difficult to exceed any realistic limits.
The flat monthly subscriptions seem too tempting for the providers to screw with. I prefer to paygo and to be responsible with my consumption. I also want the ability to scale substantially beyond what a typical consumer plan may offer on occasion.
My monthly usage ranges from $10-$1000. I don't have to worry about quotas or anything. If I need to use several thousand dollars worth of tokens, I can just pull out the Amex and everything works. It's constant performance all day every day. I have long since maxed out my org level with OAI, so it would be very difficult to exceed any realistic limits.