I've been trying a few AI scheduling tools lately and I'm still figuring out which ones are actually worth using.
I mainly care about things like booking, managing my calendar, and cutting down on all the back and forth.
If you've tried any what did you actually end up keeping?
I'm trying to find a good balance between coding quality and cost without paying for more than I actually need.
Most models seem fine for simple code, but I'm more interested in how they handle real projects, understanding existing core, editing multiple files, debugging and following instructions without needing a bunch of corrections.
Do you stick with one model for everything or switch depending on the task?
What's been the best balance of cost, speed and coding quality for you?
I'm doing vibe coding mostly as a side project, so i'm trying to keep the setup simple and the monthly cost fairly low.
I don't mind coding locally and using separate services for deployment if it means I'm not paying for features I rarely touch. Mostly I just need reliable AI coding help, an easy way to test things, and somewhere to deploy small projects.
I'm also wondering whether a monthly AI subscription or paying based on usage works out cheaper for casual coding.
What setup are you using, and roughly what does it cost you each month?