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AI Engineering•Dec 30, 2025•6 min read
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.
AI Engineering•Nov 14, 2025•15 min read
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.
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