What Does 1M Claude Tokens Per Day Actually Cost?
Running Claude Sonnet at 1M tokens/day costs $8k-$27k/month depending on your input/output ratio. Here are three techniques that cut that bill by 50-80% without touching output quality.
Amelie Esimann
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Lovable + Supabase: Replace 6 SaaS Tools for $50 Per Month
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April 2026 Product Hunt AI Tools Worth Testing
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AI Vendor Contracts: What SMBs Must Demand
Before you sign any AI vendor MSA, know which five clauses protect your data, your budget, and your exit. A practical guide for SMB operators in 2026.
What AI APIs Actually Cost SMBs in 2026
Claude Sonnet, GPT-4o, Gemini: here's what you will actually pay per month for real SMB workloads, with honest numbers and no vendor spin at all.
Your SaaS Stack Costs Too Much: How to Audit and Replace the Bloat
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Can You Replace QuickBooks Add-Ons with AI Automation?
QuickBooks add-ons cost SMBs $300+/month. A custom Claude plus OCR pipeline handles the same work for $40/month. Here is what to build first and why.