The best coding subscriptions, according to hackers
5 coding subscriptions recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedZ.ai GLM Coding Subscription68 people recommend it
- Least regretCerebras Code28 recommend, 12 criticize
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- Z.ai GLM Coding SubscriptionPeople recommend it as a very cheap way to run GLM models for coding and chat, with generous usage for the money. The most common caveat is worry about its China base and data terms.68recommend
- Cerebras CodeRecommended for very high token allowances and fast inference on a flat monthly fee; the most common caveat is that the models are weaker than the newest options.28recommend
- MiniMax Coding PlanCheap monthly subscription giving large token allowances for AI coding, with models people say are close to OpenAI's and Anthropic's. Critics report server overloads and API errors.8recommend
- Alibaba Coding PlanCheap subscription giving generous limits for coding models like Qwen and GLM, enough for hobby projects. Caveat: the cheap tiers were withdrawn, leaving a $50 monthly plan.6recommend
- Kimi coding planRecommended as a cheaper, generous alternative to Anthropic for coding with Kimi K2.6. Caveats: quotas reportedly cut and it can feel slow.5recommend