#Coding Plan

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Open-Source Coding Plans vs Pay-Per-Token in 2026

Coding plans vs pay-per-token in 2026: how each bills, the break-even point, rolling usage windows, and a simple method to pick the cheaper option for your usage.

MCSA Guru Team Jul 23, 2026 3 min read

Cheap AI coding subscription plans compared side by side

AI Coding Tools & Models

Best Cheap Coding Plans: GLM $18, Alibaba $50, Compared

The best cheap AI coding plans compared in 2026: Z.AI GLM from $18/month, Alibaba's $50 plan, MiniMax token plans, and MiMo. Limits, links, and which to pick.

MCSA Guru Team Jul 22, 2026 6 min read

Alibaba Coding Plan compared against DashScope pay-per-token billing

AI Coding Tools & Models

Alibaba Coding Plan vs Pay-Per-Token: Which Is Cheaper?

Alibaba Coding Plan vs pay-per-token for Qwen: the ~$50/month plan with 90k requests and bundled models, versus DashScope token billing. How to pick by your usage.

MCSA Guru Team Jun 29, 2026 3 min read