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I Cancelled Claude: Token Issues, Declining Quality, and Poor Support
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Initial experiences with Claude Code were positive, featuring fast performance, a fair token allowance, and good quality. However, issues with poor support and declining quality have led to dissatisfaction over the past three weeks.
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- Praise: Local AI solutions are becoming increasingly feasible, offering users more control and reducing dependency on proprietary models.
- Praise: Some users find Claude Opus effective for their workflows, indicating that the technology is close to meeting their needs without hitting usage limits.
- Praise: The competition among AI models is fierce, with many users finding alternatives like Codex or Kimi k2.6 to be effective and cost-efficient.
- Concern: Users express concerns about dependency on proprietary GenAI products, fearing sudden changes in access or pricing could disrupt their workflows.
- Concern: Many users report issues with token limits and API errors, suggesting that the current pricing structure may not be sustainable for high usage.
- Concern: There are worries that AI companies prioritize high token usage over user satisfaction, leading to frustration and inefficiencies in model performance.