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# [Why I Track My AI Usage Like I Track My Finances (And Why You Should Too)](https://devtools-productivity.hashnode.dev/why-i-track-my-ai-usage-like-i-track-my-finances-and-why-you-should-too?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Here's something nobody talks about: most developers in 2026 are spending $100-500/month on AI tools and have almost zero visibility into their actual usage patterns. I know because I was one of them.

Mar 5 · 3 min read · devtools-productivity.hashnode.dev  
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