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title: "Discussion on \"I Tried the Cheaper AI Models. Here’s Why I Came Back to OpenAI.\" | Hashnode"
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# [I Tried the Cheaper AI Models. Here’s Why I Came Back to OpenAI.](https://llm-model-selection.hashnode.dev/i-tried-the-cheaper-ai-models-heres-why-i-came-back-to-openai?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

why open AI is best for production grade apps

Aug 18, 2025 · 4 min read · llm-model-selection.hashnode.dev  
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