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Which computer, local-model setups, which AI plans and providers. Dated: prices and models change.

• AI subscription plans compared 🔒 Members
  Consumer AI plans side by side (Claude Free, Pro and Max; ChatGPT; Gemini), with list prices as of October 2026 and what each tier is for. Verify before buying.
• Choosing a computer for AI work Free
  How much memory and which kind of machine you need to run AI tools and local models, depending on what you want to do. As of October 2026.
• Connect your own OpenRouter account 🔒 Members
  Use many AI models through one OpenRouter account that you own and pay for directly — create a key with a spend limit, store it safely, and check your usage. With a kit.
• Graphics cards for local AI 🔒 Members
  How much graphics memory (VRAM) each current NVIDIA card has, which model sizes fit, and why launch prices are not what you will pay. As of October 2026.
• Local model starter (Ollama) 🔒 Members
  Run an AI model entirely on your own computer with Ollama, pick a model that fits your memory, and test it — with a kit that measures your machine and suggests a size.