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I Tried 15+ AI Tools in 2026. I Deleted 12. Here Are The Only 3 I Pay For Now

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As a CS graduate in 2026, I did what every developer does. I subscribed to everything. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Runway, Perplexity, Notion AI, Grammarly, Copy.ai, Jasper, Canva Pro, Leonardo... My monthly bill? $187. My productivity? Worse than before. I was spending 2 hours a day just switchin…

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  1. 2026-10-28 03:12 · DEV Community — AI
    I Tried 15+ AI Tools in 2026. I Deleted 12. Here Are The Only 3 I Pay For Now

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