AI Engineering
Practical AI integration techniques, LLM implementation, and development acceleration strategies.
The True Cost of AI Chatbot SaaS Tools in 2025 (12-Month Breakdown)
AI chatbot subscriptions cost $240-$3,600/year for most teams. But that's just the start. Here's the full cost breakdown, including setup time, data lock-in, and when a one-time build makes more sense.
Build vs Buy: When to Use AI APIs vs Building Custom AI Features
Should you use OpenAI's API or build custom AI? A framework for deciding when to buy pre-built AI solutions vs building from scratch, with real cost comparisons and decision criteria.
The Hidden Costs of AI Features in SaaS Products (And How to Budget for Them)
Beyond API costs: The real expenses of adding AI to your SaaS. From technical debt to monitoring to team training, here's what most founders miss when budgeting AI features.
AI-First vs AI-Enhanced Products: Which Strategy Is Right for Your SaaS?
Should you build an AI-first product or add AI to enhance your existing SaaS? Cost, market position, and strategic trade-offs explained with real examples.
AI Agents for SaaS: When to Build Them (And When Simple AI Is Better)
AI agents can transform your SaaS product or become an expensive distraction. Learn when agents make sense, how to build them, and when simple AI features work better.
Claude vs GPT-4 for Building Apps: A Developer's Honest Comparison
After building production apps with both Claude and GPT-4, here's what actually matters for application development. Real benchmarks, not marketing.
When to Add AI Features to Your SaaS (and When to Wait)
Not every SaaS needs AI. Learn the signals that you're ready, common mistakes to avoid, and how to validate AI features before spending $50K+ building them.