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Posted: Apr 13, 2024

How Straico saved me 1K USD?

As usual, I was initially a critic šŸ¤”without knowing or testing šŸ”¬. Then, I bought the small tier and tested it for a while. And then I bought more—let us see "why."

😲 WHAT DOES THIS DO?
It allows you to connect to multiple LLMs without paying for each individually in an LTD model. People might look for better options to reduce their spending on multiple platforms, including Gemini Pro, Perplexity, Claude, GPT 4, and so on.

šŸ™„ WHAT MADE ME BUY IT?
I can get access to multiple LLMs without paying each of them monthly. Currently, I spend 100+ USD per month to access just 4 LLMs. This roughly equals 1200+ USD per year.

We must share things based on our own experiences and not on social media opinions.

Also, let me highlight the issues with their conditions. This happens, and they know it. This is not justification but, rather, a point of view. They should fix this ASAP.

āš ļø BUT AS USUAL, ALL THESE COME WITH A RISK.

For now - if this kind of usage applies to you, you can save $70/mo (like me paying for all GPT4, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini Pro). You can get the full stack for $110++ with the AS Plus. I checked the API documents similar to those used in OpenAI. I am experimenting with the API.

Now, back to the topic. They have their work cut out for them. There are improvement points, as I rated them below.

UI/UX: 4/5 (needs a more fluid flow)
Functions: 4.5/5 (Pretty much ok but needs a bit more finesse)
Models: 4.5/5 (Maybe integrate more rare models)
API Details: 4/5 (for now, seems OK but could be improved and needs info on rate limiting)

āš ļø Current Worries: Sustainability

šŸ¤” DO YOU NEED IT?
If you like experimenting with multiple models and APIs but don't want to be stuck with monthly payments for each, this app is helpful. You can do so if you would like to test APIs for multiple LLMs without spending additional money. But, if you don't need to use other models, you won't need them. Note how I excluded all opinions about AI images, as I bought this for a specific purpose.

🫔 LOVE TO SEE
- Better flow in UI and Custom Prompt creation
- A desktop app to cover browser and OS level
- Training AI on custom data, rather than craft prompting, build our own fine-tuned models. (Another community member gave this part of the idea)

I put my thoughts into a quick video - https://screen.ruhanirabin.com/recordings/rdiPdauohCynB79P43IH

Even though I kind of rated it 4.5, I am giving the benefit of the doubt that the founder of this company will honor us and keep the company alive.

Founder Team
Santiago_Straico

Santiago_Straico

May 9, 2024

Hello StarkSpark,

First off, a huge thank you for leaving such an insightful review and for giving Straico such a rating! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear how our platform has saved you a significant amount, and your journey from skepticism to advocacy is exactly the kind of experience we strive to provide to our users.

Regarding sustainability, it's a topic we take very seriously. Arturo's response yesterday (https://appsumo.com/products/straico/questions/to-the-founder-how-can-you-guys-sustai-1072876/) sheds light on our strategies and commitment to ensure long-term viability for Straico. We understand the importance of trust and transparency in these matters.

Your engagement in our Discord community is immensely valued. It's community members like you, ready to dive deep and share their experiences, that truly create the vibrant and supportive environment we cherish. šŸ’¬

The video review you shared goes above and beyond, delivering a level of detail and personal insight that is invaluable. It's creators and innovators like you who inspire continuous improvement at Straico.

Your approach to product evaluation is spot-on. We're all about testing and experiencing the capabilities firsthand.

We're taking your feedback on UI/UX, functionalities, models, and API details to heart. Rest assured, we’re on it! šŸ› ļø Improvements are in the pipeline, aimed at making Straico not just a tool but a seamless part of your creative and professional ecosystem.

Again, thank you for your thorough review and constructive criticism. Keep the feedback coming, and stay tuned for updates!

Warm regards,

Straico Team

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