5 guides
Model routing
Plain-English guides on model routing for non-technical founders building with AI tools.
founder · 7 min read
NewCursor Rebills Auto on Monday, and the Only Notice Was an Email
On August 24, Cursor's Auto mode stops being a flat rate and starts drawing at the routed model's price. Included usage rises too. Here's the net.
founder · 7 min read
NewReplit made most of your AI usage stop counting. Here's the catch.
Replit's Free Mode runs everyday Agent work on OpenAI's cheap Luna model at no credit cost. What it changes for your bill, and where the meter still runs.
founder · 8 min read
NewStripe Just Bought the Switchboard Your AI Runs Through
Stripe closed a $7B+ deal for OpenRouter, the neutral model router behind thousands of AI apps. Here's what changes for founders, and what to watch.
founder · 7 min read
Google Halved Its Coding Model Price. DeepSeek Raised Its 11x. Same Week.
In three days, the model layer under your vibe coding tool moved hard in both directions. Here's what actually reaches your bill, and what to do.
founder · 8 min read
Your AI coding tool now picks the model for you, and here's why that matters
Cursor Router and the rise of automatic model routing means you stop choosing models and start choosing a cost posture. What founders and PMs need to know.