… So, all the above was to say, you'll soon pay pay-as-you-go prices for something your subscription used to cover. Where the pattern actually started Anthropic also stripped third-party tools like OpenClaw out of Claude subscriptions back in April. …
… Before upgrading to a higher AI plan, check what actually changes besides the price. Some subscriptions increase access to certain models or tools, but still keep rolling limits, feature caps, or usage windows in place. …
… Then the SpaceX deal happened a couple of weeks later, and the changes that came with it weren't just Code-specific. The improvements extended into the parts of Pro I actually use every day, and any second thoughts I had about keeping my subscription pretty much disappeared. …
… Claude Code is a very powerful tool, and part of the reason why I'm keeping my Pro subscription. …
… Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass game subscription platform is getting a much-needed price reduction, but future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch . …
… I also think the lifetime subscription is reasonably priced, at least for now. Currently, you can get it for around $250 and keep it for life, which is a pretty good deal. The reason I say "for now" is that Plex is set to triple the price starting July 1st . …
… Plex increasingly moved away from that model through licensing changes and new subscription requirements. …
… Now, much as I love Plex, that is an eye-watering amount to even consider, and I am not the biggest fan of subscription services. In fact, Plex's subscription has crept up in price, too. …
… It’s a setup that feels pro without the ‘pro’ price tag. …
… Why spend days and months using a price tracker only to shell out top dollar for hardware that could be leveraged with a $15-per-month subscription on just about any screen? …
