High Costs
I love Abacus AI, but the high costs are killing me. I can't automate anything like this. Is there anyway to force abacus agent to use Deepseek?
I love Abacus AI, but the high costs are killing me. I can't automate anything like this. Is there anyway to force abacus agent to use Deepseek?
Just noticed that DeepSeek Flash v4 is now available with unlimited usage on ChatLLM.
It’s included alongside 10 other unlimited models, including GLM 5.2, so you can switch between them depending on what you’re working on without having to ration prompts.
What’s also useful is that you can mix those models with frontier options such as Fable 5, GPT 5.6 Sol, and GPT 5.6 Terra. If you use different models for coding, writing, research, or agent workflows, it makes it easier to choose based on the task rather than sticking to one model for everything.
Create custom routers you can use in ChatLLM, Abacus AI agent or Claude Code!!
I currently run 6 operational micro ai saas products that generate a little over $20k in monthly recurring revenue.
I hardly wrote a single line of traditional code. i used ai to generate literally everything, from the database architecture to the user interface.
it wasn't magic on day one. i spent hours stuck in endless debugging loops and dealing with faulty ai code before i finally cracked the formula.
it basically comes down to three rules:
- keeping the idea aggressively minimalist (build a true mvp, not a platform).
- guiding the ai step-by-step instead of asking it to build the whole app at once.
- launching fast to get real user traction instead of perfecting features in secret.
lately, i've seen way too many non-technical founders give up at the very first ai bug or deployment error. or the worst, give up without push anything in marketing !!!!
it's a massive shame, because the technical barrier to entry has practically disappeared and the marketing is easy in 2026
because of this, i’m launching a skool community to share my exact method.
to be completely transparent: i will likely charge for the full course later down the road. it just makes sense given the specific prompt sequences, n8n workflows, and copy-and-paste templates i'll be sharing.
but right now, our main objective is simply to build together. working alone in a silent corner is the absolute fastest way to quit.
if you want to join a group of active creators and build or launch your own ai saas: drop a comment below or send me a dm, and i’ll send you the invite link.
I try abacus.ai today, a very simple question with short answer costs 50 credits using GPT 5.6 Terra (medium), and costs 220 credits for Claude Opus 5 (medium), i paid $7 and gets 14000 credit. 14000/270= 51.8. So for the rest of the 30 days, i can only ask about 2-3 very short and simple questions per day. Just an idea for you all, it's a no go for me.
"You have reached the maximum credits for this conversation. Please upgrade to Pro to have longer conversations."
"You have reached the limit of 3 Abacus.AI Desktop conversations for your plan. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversations."
"Total: 20,000 (20K)→14,000(14K)"
Responses also keep getting cut off or stopped
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improve the ui.
I'll improve the UI. Let me first read the current state of the sidebar.html to see the full CSS and structure, then redesign it to look polished.
10.56 credits used
ok
I'll read the current sidebar.html to see the full state, then redesign the UI to look polished.
10.56 credits used
Yes. Redesign it and implement it.
I'll read the current sidebar.html to see the full state, then redesign the UI to look polished.
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I've been using ChatLLM for a while now, so I know the platform pretty well. I thought it'd be interesting to compare it with ChatGPT Pro and share what I've learned about ChatLLM's pricing, plans, credits, and where I think it offers more value.
Here are the biggest differences I found.
The Basic plan already includes ChatLLM Teams, access to 100+ AI models, AppLLM, RouteLLM API, and limited AI Agent/Desktop features.
The Pro plan adds:
For the same $20/month, ChatLLM includes:
Meanwhile, ChatGPT Plus mainly focuses on OpenAI's ecosystem.
One thing I initially found confusing was the credit system.
From what I understand:
For everyday chatting, writing, coding, and research, it doesn't seem like you're constantly worrying about credits.
If someone only wants OpenAI models, ChatGPT Plus is still a solid option.
But if you regularly use multiple AI models, generate images, automate workflows, build apps, or switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini, and others, ChatLLM seems to bundle a lot more into a single subscription.
For a deeper look at ChatLLM, including its AI model access, features, pricing, and how it compares with other AI assistants, read this complete ChatLLM review.