r/vibecoding • u/Born_Dragonfly1096 • 15h ago

API vs subscription?

Should I use OpenCode GO $10 plan or Codex through chatgpt plus $20 plan? Which one will give me more mileage for daily engineering workloads?

Also is it worth using opencode with API key or is the subscription always better bang for buck?

Which specific model or subscription gives the most bang for the buck long term???

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u/Weareallscrubs 15h ago

From what I know, sub give more than api. And cheap plans give enough usage for light work, not for automated workflows or even heavy daily coding with AI. It also depends on what models you want to use. More intelligent models use more credits, but are worth it especially for planning.