Ask HN: GPT o1 pro users, was it worth the $200/month subscription?
Dec 25, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
The article discusses the performance and pricing of a language model, comparing it to competitors like Claude. While the model is praised for its writing capabilities and is considered possibly the best, it is noted that its performance in coding tasks does not significantly surpass that of Claude. The author suggests that the model feels less like a typical large language model (LLM), which might be a matter of personal preference.
Despite its strengths, the author questions whether the model is worth the $200 per month cost, especially when Claude offers a cheaper alternative that integrates well with tools like Cursor. The tiered pricing of OpenAI's offering is criticized as weak, implying that although they have a superior product, the high cost may not justify its value.
Key takeaways:
The performance of the product may not fully reflect its potential compared to competitors like Claude.
It excels in writing capabilities, potentially surpassing GPT-4, but may appear less like a traditional language model.
The cost of $200/month is questioned, especially when considering cheaper alternatives like Claude.
The tiered pricing of OpenAI's offering is seen as weak despite having the best product.
